Many of us struggle with coming to accept our feelings for what they are and finally giving into catharsis to share some release. However, there are also many people who, instead of giving into their vulnerable emotions, would rather hide behind an amor, or a shield to protect themselves from their own vulnerability. This can not only cause harm to the person themselves but it may also jeopardize a relationship if a partner refuses to connect with their partner on a deeper level– almost as though they would rather appear untouchable and nonchalant than give into their feelings. “White Flag” by Mikalyn is a song that explores a similar idea. The song is about breaking down barriers in relationships that a partner has built to hide their vulnerability and seem “untouchable”. This song is to recognize that, at the end of the day, nobody truly is invincible, and we all share vulnerable feelings. Many of us try to escape those feelings out of fear, but this song is about facing that. It’s imperative that we embrace our emotions rather than hide ourselves behind a facade that will inevitably crumble under pressure. “You’ll be giving the white flag” Mikalyn sings, along with more emotive lyrics like “You’re not bulletproof” and “if I can break through the skin and see right through”. the lyrics themselves tell a story that manipulates the heart into truly feeling such raw emotion. For both people who try to mask their vulnerable emotions, and those who suffer from those who conceal themselves behind a mask of armor to save themselves.
The sound is something so heavy and solemn. It matches Mikalyn’s voice so well, a few octaves low as she harmonizes with the daunting sound. Her voice conveys emotion that only further adds meaning to the lyrics that tell a significant story that many people can relate to with the raw lyricism that is sure to invoke deep sentiment in its listeners. With how intricately heartfelt Mikalyn’s vocals are, it simply just adds a blend of intimacy to the song and a sort of cognizance. The song seems to effortlessly express the tension building in a relationship that is facing detrimental harm due to the lack of realism and communication between them. These lyrics capture the emotional intensity of someone demanding something less fabricated, something real— almost begging to feel some kind of connection with this other person who simply refuses to acknowledge the damage their behavior is doing. Which, can only lead to the demise of a relationship like this. It’s something many of us struggle with, whether we’d like to admit it or not, a lot of us are told not to express emotion or to suppress our tears in the face of pressure to not appear “weak”. However, it only sets us up for failure when we soon become numbed and neglectful of real emotion.
Mikalyn, the artist behind such a beautifully crafted song, is a Canadian singer and songwriter who mostly resonates with genres like indie and pop. Mikalyn’s sound is a mix of colorful melodies blended with her beautiful vocals and storytelling lyrics that are certain to conjure emotion in her listeners. Her music was discovered by a Brazillian record label when Mikalyn would share her sound on music platforms like SoundCloud. Which, only seemed to seal the rest of her career as a singer. This exceptionally talented artist finds passion in writing songs that mostly revolve around relationships, growth, deep emotion, and everyday experiences. Mikalyn continues to make music, working hard to expedite her talents and voice her emotions to those willing to listen. As she continues her journey as a musician, I can't help but wait to hear more of her infectious sound!
Written By Rosalyn Sanchez
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