The holiday season brings a plethora of emotions. The one most commonly focused on, is joy, but there's a harsh reality that we all have to face at some point. The holidays are less joyful for others, and that's okay too. MICHA gives us this beautiful piece in the heart of the holiday season and it resonates with those who mourn in the midst of these moments. We see the picture that's painted before us, the grief and wrestling of someone who deeply misses a loved one. There was a set of lyrics at the beginning that personally resonated with me it said, "It's been so long and I still miss you every day / And in this empty all I see is your face." Each time I listen to these lines I'm brought back to that place of remembrance, and holding space for my loved ones that have passed away. Halfway through the song there's a set of lyrics that paints grief so perfectly when it says, "When my heart stopped beating, my last thought was you. / If I could see the second, I would take a few. /Just to hold you one more time, take it all in. /Just to see you there, tell you everything." When we lose someone, they take a piece of us with them. We long for one more moment that's exactly what this songs communicates to us.
This piece continues to wrap us in a solemn hug. The flow of the music is slow and steady, giving off a sad and gloomy feeling. Toward the end we're presented with some hope of moving past the grief, but in the meantime we slowly waltz through this blue-beat. The artist's voice guides us through each emotion, presenting the lyrics in a strong and steady voice. However, MICHA's vocals aren't harsh but rather gentle and loving. He carries a certain roughness that creates a rustic edge to the song as well. The acoustic guitar adds to the melancholy vibe of the whole song which then helps meld all the elements together. "Hopeful" is the type of song you can close your eyes and sway back and forth to.
MICHA is determined to blur the lines between pop and alternative music. His music taste is rather eclectic, from artists like Chet Baker to Jon Bellion. However, you can find his heart through his well crafted and honest lyrics. Before Covid, MICHA was part of a duo called Micha and Julia. They played some of the biggest festivals in the Netherlands such as Lowlands, Bevrijdings festival, as well as opening for bigger names. When the pandemic shut things down they decided to part ways and focus on their solo careers. He decided to pursue songwriting in Nashville, Tennessee, with the help of other great writing talents. I would highly recommend listening to MICHA if you want a piece that strongly resonates with you.
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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