Review: "Waiting on You!" - Jazzie Young
- Willow Gray
- Jan 24
- 2 min read
Jazzie Young’s latest single “Waiting on You!” portrays an anticipation-filled crush where you’re too nervous to make the first move. It seems most of your time is spent thinking about them. You try to fight your thoughts and let the feelings pass, but something about their attention occupies your mind. You recognize your own feelings, the question here is if there’s any reciprocation. A crush is scary, unfamiliar, and new to you. How many times have you waited for an afternoon love-confessional phone call from them? You want them to reach out and confirm your feelings, starting something through their own provocation. They occupy your every idea and hope, and you could wait everyday for them to just tell you they feel the same way.
“Waiting on You!” is an indie pop single that intertwines its head-in-the-clouds narrative with airy dreampop music. The unique storytelling being depicted showcases nervous, loving feelings that derive from an unconfessed crush. As Young’s airy and sweet vocals sing about unrequited love, the instrumentals remain consistently atmospheric. The first aspect we hear of this song is a slight reverb of electronic sounds and mixed vocals. This depicts the mindset the narrator currently has while combing through their feelings. There are few drops from the constant echoing of the electronic instruments among the traditional ones. This seemingly continuous blending of instruments, vocals, and edm reflects the continuous cycling feelings of want and impatience. Each element compliments the other and curates a perfectly tuned musical and narrative experience.
Jazzie Young is an American singer-songwriter currently based in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, Young was always musically inclined and began playing classical piano and violin at just three years old. Her father, Jesse Colin Young, was a founding member of the band The Youngbloods and helped to instill this music knowledge and drive into her. Her music has always been an effort-filled body of work that reflects her own feelings. Her first major project was a seven track EP that had a music video to accompany each song. This amount of dedication and talent has been consistent in all of her work since. She has been featured in many articles and review sites such as Wonderland, EarMilk, and LADYGUNN. Her debut album is set to release this year and has been in production since 2023. Make sure to follow her on social media and give “Waiting on You!” a listen!
Written By Willow Gray
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