The song 'Sunlight!' gives us a glimpse into what it's like to search for clarity in the midst of the unknown. The unknown referring to a chapter of life, a relationship, or a friendship. He uses the sunlight as a metaphor for escaping the unknown. Having the sunlight is like breaking out of a shell and finding the clarity in the situation at hand. The first part of the chorus says, "Someone give me the sunlight / At a red light / And it's time to shed my skin, oh God, I know / Here I go." Elijah Woods recognizes the need to shed one stage of life in order to understand the new stage better. In the second half of the chorus, it says, "Someone give me the sunlight / It's been a long night / And it's time to sink or swim, oh God, I know / Here I go." There is an appreciation and a new level of understanding when the artist accepts that he has to sink or swim through the next chapter of life. If he doesn't he will never gain full clarity. The chorus itself resonates deeply because it's relatable for everyone, but the bridge brings us even deeper into this feeling of finding clarity when it says, "Either you can't or you won't / Or you're out of control / Or you die getting old, or you just don't know what you want / What you want, what you want." I think this verse speaks volumes without needing further explanation as the listeners.
'Sunlight!' starts with a bang. Right away, we're met with an upbeat tempo and catchy track pulses. Elijah Woods layers in his smooth, even, yet upbeat and energetic vocals to help elevate the song even further. I would describe the song as giving off a happy and wanderlust mood. Not wanderlust in a sense of wanting to travel the whole world but rather in the sense that he wants to travel through this uncertainty. He wants to explore the uncertainty and come out on the other side stronger than before. The tempo and vocals blend these feelings together to create the perfect mood.
Elijah Woods is a Toronto-based artist and producer. He is known for his catchy melodies, vivid storytelling, and production skills. In 2023, he sold out his first headline Canadian tour. This helped boost him onto the international stage earlier in the year, where he surprised fans in major Asian markets including Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Singapore. While there he opened for Niall Horan. He also took the stage at the Seoul Jazz Festival where he performed alongside artists like Lauv, Jeremy Zucker, and JP Saxe. Elijah is about to release an EP entitled 'Hey There Elijah' set to come out September 27th. When asked about the EP he said, "It's a blend of the emotions tied to turning 30, introspective lyrics about love, and personal stories, capturing everything I've been through in the last few years. Ultimately, this EP is my quest for maturity." Check out 'Sunlight!' while you wait for the EP to drop, you won't be disappointed.
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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