Edie Yvonne’s latest single “Burn” is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of emotional turmoil, told through soft, ethereal melodies and delicate vocal performance. This introspective track showcases her ability to merge poetic imagery with graceful instrumentation, resulting in a dreamy listening experience that takes us back to a certain coping mechanism.
“Burn” begins with shimmering acoustic guitar melodies, setting a peaceful yet melancholic tone. The gentle tapping of the drums provides a steady, soothing rhythm, allowing Yvonne’s vocals to shine. Her voice, soft and gossamer-like, floats effortlessly over the music and evokes the fragility from which draws forth strength. The subtle harmonies elevate the song into a space of quiet introspection with their soulful ethereality and empathetic tenderness. But there’s a palpable contrast between the soothing acoustic instrumentation and the intense emotions conveyed through the lyrics, which creates a balance between calmness and inner chaos.
The song’s lyrics delve into the aftermath of emotional destruction, symbolized by fiery imagery with standout lines like, “It’s been flashing in flames/Now that fire can’t be tamed/You started it/So I did the same.” The nonchalance in her voice reflects the numbness and silent resignation that follow a significant emotional fallout and a scene of no holding back as you lash out against someone who hurt you. She candidly shows us how someone can become numb and detached after being hurt deeply, as they witness the metaphorical fire consuming everything around them.
Listen to “Burn” by Edie Yvonne to watch the most nuanced, humane take on destruction.
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Photo Credit: Cathryn Farnsworth
Review by: Naomi Joan