Fighting isn’t always about winning the battle, it’s about winning the war. In order to win, you have to make sacrifices and give it your all. Just like a war, a relationship could face many battles. Although love is worth fighting for, sometimes you have to wave your white flag and choose your battles carefully. You might not always win, it’s not realistic. When you learn how to accept defeat, it’s easier to let go. When you grow and evolve, you are the true winner, instead of putting up a fight knowing it’s going to cause more harm. “Losing You” by Jack and Jack applies this mentality to the end of a relationship. It’s bittersweet to let go, but in the long run, they know they will be better off without them.
It takes time to heal, and healing isn’t linear. We’ve all heard the phrase “there’s light at the end of the tunnel” and the lyric “but sometimes there’s light in the place you least expect” is drawn from that. Jack & Jack are comparing this relationship to the dark tunnel, and the light that’s where you least expect it can represent the realization that saying goodbye and ending things will ultimately bring you peace. A lot of these lyrics have a deeper meaning than what’s on the surface. Relationships can be compared to seasons. Seasons end and things change, it doesn’t snow in the summer. The lyric “You were mine, but the seasons are changin’” represents that and shows that it’s only natural to change, grow, and evolve. It’s saying that inevitably things have to end, so that we don’t live in a world where it snows in July. “It’s the end of the road we should face it” tells me that they know they shouldn’t run away from the truth, and that acceptance is the only way to move forward. The lyrics prove that they miss the highs of the relationship and have so much to say and to fight for, but sometimes things are better left unsaid and unresolved. It’s the internal conflict of holding on and letting go. Although it hurts, Jack & Jack are the true winners of this fight. Although they lost the one they loved, they are on the road to a more stable and sustainable path.
“Losing You” is a song about the hard decision it takes to leave a relationship that is no longer serving you, one that is no longer healthy. Produced by Nick Pingree, Ben Cavanagh, Stefan Poole, Jack Edward Johnson, Roberto Cerletti, Jack Finnegan Gilinsky, and ChrisLee, this song takes the themes of acceptance and reflection to new heights. Jack & Jack are a power duo, combining their two skill sets to create true art. I’ve always known Jack Johnson to be the rapper of the duo, so to hear this soft melodic side of him was a nice surprise. I think both Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky balance each other out in this song, and together they really sound like a team. This track is more of a ballad with techno and electronic elements that can typically be found in a Jack & Jack song. Gilinsky does a great job creating the mood and setting the tone for the song. While listening, I can tell by how he’s singing that he’s truly reflecting on the relationship. The production and instrumentation of the song only add to their emotional storytelling.
Jack & Jack are two lifelong friends turned into viral sensations. I’ve been a fan of the pair for a long time, since they got their start on the app Vine and were part of a touring group called Magcon (notably with Shawn Mendes). Jack Johnson and Jack Gilinsky proved that two kids from Omaha, Nebraska could make it big. Their single “Rise” with Jonas Blue has over 914 million streams and their single “No One Compares To You” has over 265 million streams on Spotify and is certified GOLD by the RIAA. They are no strangers to success and have been everywhere from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Late Late Show with James Corden, a bunch of award shows like the VMA’s, EMA’s, and BBC Teen Awards, and have toured all around the world. They’ve also hit Top 25 on Top 40 radio and earned titles like “YouTube Artist on the Rise” and “Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month” as well as cracking Shazam’s Top 5 Greatest Gainers. The pair broke free from major label deals and are now independent artists. They took a three-year music hiatus, but “Losing You” proves they are ready for their big comeback. I was lucky enough to not only see Jack & Jack on their 2019 A Good Friend Is Nice Tour, but also meet them. Yes, I had a meet & greet pass, but I was so excited to meet two artists I’ve admired for a long time. I’ve always known they’ve had talent, and I always liked them because of their music. They deserve all the success that is coming to them. Check out “Losing You” and give it a listen!
Written By Alexa LaMalfa
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