The song 'Winter Sweater' brings us the feeling of yearning for home. We experience the way the artist thinks about her childhood hometown and the memories she holds from that place. Not to say she doesn't like the town she's in now. However, there's something nostalgic about reflecting on the first home you remember from your childhood. There's a few sets of lyrics that embody this idea well. The first being at the beginning of the song when it says, "Wish present day was frozen in time, / Tired of those little white lies / Saying I'm fine." I think this line speaks volumes on the emotion the artist feels towards her hometown and present day life. Towards the end of the song, we get another set of powerful lyrics that say, "But the clock keeps ticking and I can't go back / Oh, the memories of us are all I have." The line is relatable for anyone who's listening. We all know that the clock, representing life, waits for no one. The things we experience today will become memories tomorrow.
Listening to 'Winter Sweater,' is like being wrapped in a warm hug on a cold winter day. The warmth of remembrance and nostalgia is thick throughout the song. Having those elements shine brightly in the piece helps strengthen the reflective and melancholy mood. It gives us a warm and bittersweet experience when listening to it. Some of the instruments that help take this song to the next level are the piano and acoustic guitar. They present us with emotions that drive the song. Without these instruments, the piece would lack something very valuable. Having them gives us a stronger sense of longing. The lyrics are the cherry on top of the perfect song. They represent everything that the melody is trying to convey on it's own. Adding all of these little elements together helps tie the bow on a song that feels like a present to us as the listener.
Andelyn is an indie-folk artist based in Orange County, California, but she is originally from Utah. She was raised with a love for music, singing and playing the piano at church. This helped kickstart the journey she is on today as an artist. Songwriting and performance are an introspective and reflective process for Andelyn. It helps her learn more about herself and the world around her. She's inspired by artists like Taylor Swift, Niall Horan, Kacey Musgraves, and Noah Kahan. Her music is not only about her own experiences, but also about helping others find value in their own experiences and reflect on them in a healthy way. Some of the bigger themes she tackles in her songs include loss, love, and self-discovery. If you're looking for a new artist to listen to, I highly recommend Andelyn.
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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