Released on October 16, 2024, Dominick Raffaele’s single, “Completely,” is a deeply intimate exploration of a relationship that never fully began yet lingers in memory. With heartfelt lyrics and a minimalist yet powerful production, the song captures the ache of unresolved emotions.
Opening with a melancholic piano melody, “Completely” immediately sets a reflective and somber tone. Raffaele’s voice enters, rich and velvety, delivering each line with sincerity and soulful depth. His gentle, apologetic delivery pulls listeners into his emotional landscape, resonating with anyone who’s wrestled with lingering “what-ifs.”
The harmonies begin to swell in the chorus, elevating the track’s emotional weight. The choral refrain, “Can’t stop my mind from thinking of us, of what it was, when I completely just fell/ Wouldn’t call it love, but it was just enough for me to completely forget her name,” offers poetic yet raw glimpses into his internal conflict that refrain throughout, as if he’s stuck on the contemplation.
As the song progresses, the bridge drops into a sensitive moment of vulnerability. Raffaele’s voice shifts into his head voice, delicate and defeated, amplifying the sense of fragility and emotional surrender. This dynamism, combined with the growing harmonies, creates a sensation that feels cathartic and cruel to our souls.
Remarkably, this poignant piece was written and recorded in just two hours at Dream Recording Studios in Bellmore, with Raffaele collaborating with Raniyah Elguerouat and Allison George. This spontaneous creation adds to the authenticity and immediacy of the track’s heartfelt delivery.
“Completely” portrays Raffaele’s ability to transform unresolved feelings into art. Listen to it on Spotify.
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Photo credits: Anthony Raffaele
Review by: Naomi Joan