'Imperative' allows us to experience what it's like to yearn for someone. The song communicates to us how it feels to want someone so badly and to put all your faith into that person, only for them to let you down. We can make this connection through the lyrics at the beginning when they say, "Time was wasted, wasted, wasted / Wasted as you / When you were losing, losing, losing." We know that Phoebe Joy is clearly trying to communicate how it felt to waste all that time thinking about this particular person when the other person didn't give her a second thought. She further expresses her emotions towards the situation when we get to the chorus, by saying, "We would have been ideal / If you would have left it alone / You could have just called her / Another number on your phone." We get a glimpse into the scenarios that could have very well taken place which resulted in the falling out. As listeners because we're given the details in a way that brings the song to life it's easier for us to relate to Phoebe Joy and what she is saying.
Within the song, we're able to hear a mixture of different instruments including the guitar, drums, and electronic textures. As the song progresses, we also notice that there are some layered vocals that enhance the overall sound of the song. The tone of the song is contemplative, meaning that the emotion is powerful enough that it invokes contemplation from the listener about the situation. The piece isn't gloomy, it's more of a middle ground, slightly upbeat with undertones of sadness. Once the vocals are included the piece flows together smoothly. Phoebe Joy's voice completes the whole piece giving it a polished quality that further pushes the listener to listen to the whole duration of the song.
Twenty-year-old Phoebe Joy is a singer-songwriter from the central coast of Australia. She grew up in a musical family which contributed to her love of music. As a little girl, she would write songs all the time. When she was a teenager she began looking at song-writing in a different way, she used it as a form of journaling. Phoebe Joy's musical influences include Lizzy McAlpine, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, The 1975, and Pacific Avenue. Regarding the song 'Imperative' Phoebe said, "It's a special song to me, as it started off a new era and style of songwriting for my artist project. It was written at home in my bedroom on my guitar, and later recorded in Sydney, by my good friend and talented producer Josh King. He brought my ideas to life, Turning my sad song into a pop jam. I am so happy with how this song turned out." If you're looking for a song to add to your fall playlist make sure you add 'Imperative' by Phoebe Joy!
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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