Hitting hard for all the people who can trace a lost romance back to a single mistake, Chloe Copoloff’s song “Take Your Time” helps listeners understand that you can’t rush someone when it comes to love. The song takes us through the precise moment that the speaker of the song pushed too far in the form of a goodnight kiss. It’s hard to know when feelings are one-sided, or even just when they need time to level out for another person. The lyrics take us into the speaker’s mind state, saying “the rush, your skin, the feelings in my bones”. These words express those solid and certain feelings that can stop you from seeing another perspective.
There’s a lesson in the lyrics, telling listeners not to speed into actions just because their emotions call for it. The song encourages people to let romance develop organically as heartache, regret, and longing bleed through the words. Dwelling on what the speaker could have done better, the chorus says “I wish I would’ve let you miss me, and let you take your time”. When you're reeling from the pain of heartbreak, or even just in need of an emotional outlet for feeling, this song will take you through thoughts and experiences that let you know that people make mistakes in relationships, and you are not alone. In a passionate expression of regret and self-reflection, “Take Your Time” copes with the hurt that comes with rushing the delicate beginning of a romance.
Acoustic guitar strums are slow, and you can hear the sound of fingers sliding across the strings, adding to the muddled emotions felt through the song. Sad and simple piano chords accompany Chloe’s expressive vocals. Her voice carries a somber quality through the verse, bringing a confessional depth to the tune. Chloe's vocals lift to a hazy feeling like a memory through high, layered singing through the pre-chorus. The layered vocals continue through the chorus, blending levels of pop and folk sounds that hit the ear like a combination of Maisie Peters and Kacey Musgraves. Vocalizing at the end of the chorus gave me time to absorb the regret and questioning felt through the lyrics, like a musical reflection. A more uplifting sound comes in layered instrumentals in the bridge, teasing listeners with a positive sound as the lyrics contemplate what could have been. With a longing and vulnerable sound, “Take Your Time” will allow you to reflect, and make a touching addition to your heartbreak playlists.
Chloe Copoloff is an LA-based singer and songwriter whose personal lyricism speaks to listeners, exploring romance and independence through her music. She has several singles that capture explorations in relationships with an intimate storytelling that folds emotion into her tunes. On top of her own songs, Chloe has lent her lyrical talents to other songs and co-written music for artists like Salem Ilese, sundial, and PARKWILD. She continues to collaborate with artists, with new music coming soon! Keep an eye out for songs she has written and songs of Chloe’s own by clicking on the links below.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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