"Would've Been Beautiful" by Sam Drysdale is a heart-wrenching dive into fantasies of what life may have been had the speaker started a life and family with the romance of their youth. Longing tangles with reminiscence in these emotional lyrics warming listeners into the idea of what the relationship had been: two people who were only kids when they feel in love. The speaker of the song mourns the life they never started together, growing at deep as to imagine their children would have had their mother's eyes, before reflecting on the distance between them now. When a break up isn't mutual, it can lock you into those cycles of 'what ifs', and this track flips between those moments of wondering and periods of acceptance with lyrics like "I'm afraid to give up on this, but I don't blame you for being honest." Get lost in this intense exploration of struggling to move on with this vulnerable track.
Slow, simple guitar fingerpicking open the song, continuing its gentle sound throughout the track. Carrying the raw and authentic spirit of the lyrics, the only instrumentals that fold in are deliberate with glowing ambient chords used sparingly to emphasize the vulnerability in the tune. Sam's soulful vocals are slightly raspy and hit the ear with an extremely expressive narrative sound. Reaching incredibly impactful high notes and vocal layering, the singing is extremely deliberate in coloring mentions of the past with a glowing warmth. With bold ventures into throaty passion, Sam's singing plays with your heart strings.
Sam Drysdale is a Toronto-based musician with a distinctly emotional style, powerful vocals, and a guitar-driven sound. From practicing music in his high school bedroom to winning Slaight Music's "It's Your Shot" contest, Sam's musical talents have grown and developed. Earning places on Spotify editorial playlists, his songs offer listeners a fresh and impactful experience. He has performed at venues across Toronto like The Dakota Tavern, The Rivoli, and The Cameron House. Presently, his latest project "Bonnie's Sad Songs" offers a raw, introspective experience through deep lyricism and a bold sound. Check out the links below to keep up with his music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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