“If” by James Spencer featuring Abbe Martin of ‘Sound Of The Sirens’ delicately captures the tender nuances of romantic uncertainty burning slow in the fragile dance of courtship. Released on February 9th as a track from his upcoming album, Lucky Man, the song is intentionally slower and simpler to help Spencer convey the tenderness of the subject matter and how hesitation meets hope in delicate affection.
The song’s essence revolves around the uncertainty inherent in the early stages of a romantic relationship. Spencer and Martin’s voices intertwine over gentle acoustic guitar melodies, creating a serene atmosphere that mirrors the vulnerability of the lyrics.
In the first verse, Spencer sings about feeling warm and excited since “the first day” he met her. In the second verse, Martin apprehensively sings about feeling as though she’s “on a ledge” and “too scared of rejection,” mirroring his doubts about reciprocated feelings. His warm and luscious vocals complement Martin’s gentle yet deep delivery.
The chorus serves as the emotional centerpiece of the song, as Spencer and Martin harmonize in a poignant plea for mutual vulnerability. The refrain, “If I am gonna jump, you have to jump with me / If I am gonna fall, you have to fall with me,” encapsulates shared longing for reciprocal affection.
Accompanied by a music video that illustrates a whimsical fable-ish romance through the lens of artificial intelligence, “If” reflects the beauty of love with the desire for emotional intimacy.
Against the backdrop of his latest album, Lucky Man, James Spencer is embarking on a series of performances and releases throughout this year. Till then, listen to the understated beauty of “If.”
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Review By: Naomi Joan