Auckland-born, London-based artist JANAYAH sings about the very relatable feeling of not being loved enough in her latest single, “Back To You.” This stripped-back, piano-driven track brings out the full range of JANAYAH’s haunting and grainy voice, effortlessly carrying the listener through feelings of sorrow and desolation.
“Back To You” opens with a deep, resonant piano melody that sets a melancholic tone. JANAYAH’s voice, thick and smoky, enters with a sincere and reflective cadence, immediately grabbing attention. She sings with a palpable vulnerability, each line flowing into the next with ease. Her voice soars gracefully and replenishes the piece with profundity with a despondent introspection. There’s a haunting beauty in the way she expresses the overwhelming sensation of being stuck in a cycle of returning to someone who doesn’t reciprocate fully, captured poignantly in the line, “Every road leads back to you, but you won’t take me.”
Lyrically, “Back To You” explores the frustration of feeling attached to someone even when it feels like you’re losing yourself in the process. The simplicity of the arrangement allows her storytelling to shine, making this ballad deeply personal and resonant.
With “Back To You,” JANAYAH takes an intimate, emotional approach and shows us how she can captivate audiences through her stellar vocal storytelling alone. Having performed on notable stages such as the British Music Industry Trust Awards, Trafalgar Square, and as part of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator program, JANAYAH continues to evolve, blending genres with grace and confidence. Listen to “Back To You” by the talented JANAYAH on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan