Review: "Touch Ground" - Zoë Ferris
- Rosalyn Sanchez
- Mar 7
- 3 min read
There are times when the burdens of our days seem to paralyze us, leaving us stagnant in a puddle satiated with doubt and uncertainty– wondering to ourselves if we could ever make it out, and breathe again. The harrowing troubles we encounter can make us question whether our efforts to find a steady beat truly matter. Or, if all the fighting we’ve engaged in to free ourselves from the bedlam is futile. It’s a dragging weight that acts as a cloak over our shoulders, and yet, when we’re at our brink, something manages to excavate our body from the bottomless pit of an incessant struggle. They fill our lungs with a breath that manages to whisk away our worries, whilst offering us a moment to breathe. They catch us midfall, holding tightly onto our shaking hands that grapple for stability, our frenetic hearts that race, desperately trying to find a moment of tranquility. This love offers us the peace we are searching for, we can touch ground with their presence, offering comfort. “Touch Ground” by Zoë Ferris is a story, crafted into a beautiful tune, about being able to touch ground with the help of someone who washes away our unwavering worries that we find ourselves running from. With lyrics like “This week feels like coming up for air,” which denotes the significance this love has on Zoë’s presence, being liberated and placated from her struggles.
The opening notes of this song evoke a sense of forlorn in me, the chords of the guitar pull at the tender strings of my heart, setting the tone almost immediately– that this song was going to be something that would serve as a warm embrace for those who offer a listening ear. Zoë’s voice constructs the song into its last finishing touches, utilizing the innate instrument of her melfilous voice to cast emotions into her listeners with such striking lyrics that not only manage to produce feelings, but tell a vehement story about extricating ourselves from the tight grasp of worry, falling into the arms of a love that ultimately frees us. I’d love to especially point out the fact that Zoë doesn’t particularly title this love. She doesn’t label it, nor does she objectify it. It allows us to tie a connection with this love ourselves. This love doesn’t have to be a person, either. It can be any little thing that helps us find our ground. It’s what makes the song so special, acting as an open hug for those who need comfort.
Zoë Ferris, the artist behind such a beautifully crafted song, is a singer-songwriter based in Toronto. She resonates with genres like indie pop with a blend of raw and heartfelt lyrics that elicit painstaking thought and fervent emotion in her listeners. Zoë’s passion for music started rather early in her life, heavily inspired by her father. She found direction in his leading footsteps by the stories of his days back when he was in a band of his own. Since then, songwriting was something she utilized to navigate herself through the debacles of life, making music based on her experiences throughout her years as a young teenager. So far, Zoë has released two singles, “Touch Ground” along with her debut single titled “Pushing Daises” yet another song that can plant emotive sentiments deep within our hearts. As Zoë continues to grow her career as a talented musician, I can’t help but look forward to her future releases! To support Zoë, follow her socials, where she actively uploads her journey as an artist.
Written By Rosalyn Sanchez
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