“How You’re Made” by Aaron Wylder is a warm hand on your shoulder for when life is heavy. From the moment it starts, a deep, pulsing beat anchors the song, steady like a heartbeat, while soft guitar chords and swelling organs float above, creating an almost weightless atmosphere. Wylder’s voice carries a natural, soothing rhythm, almost like a lullaby for the lost, and the female backing vocals tucked beneath his words make everything feel even more intimate.
The lyrics are poetic gold. He weaves this beautiful, circular storytelling like a lullaby, opening with the image of a silver lining only to later dismantle it, singing that if they ask for one, tell them there ain’t one. And more interestingly, if they ask the reason, tell them that’s how you’re made. It’s simple, yet profound, an honest reflection of struggle without sugarcoating it. And when he hits that line, “But I am 27 now and I tell you how I made it through the last 9 years,” it lands with the weight of someone who’s been through it, who’s lived every word he’s singing.
What makes this song special is how it delivers its message, not with grand, dramatic moments, but with a melody that feels like it’s been with you forever. It’s comforting, like a song you hum to yourself when you’re staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, trying to convince yourself to keep going. “How You’re Made” is for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up. Play it when you need a reminder that you’re still here, and that means something.
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Review by: Naomi Joan