โMaybeโ by JFT is soft and warm at first, then suddenly swells into something cinematic, something that clings to your chest long after it fades out. With swooning melodic guitar lines, shimmering cymbals, and an intimate and expansive performance, JFT crafts an indie-pop gem soaked in nostalgia and quiet acceptance.
The opening verses carry a deep introspection, with JFTโs voice hovering between wistful and resigned, reflecting on how people drift apart over time. The chorus, though, is where the song truly takes flight, soaring over swelling strings that amplify the bittersweet ache of lost connections. And just when you think youโve got a handle on the songโs gentle melancholy, a guitar solo rolls in, the kind that makes you close your eyes and sway to get lost in your own memories.
Lyrically, โMaybeโ is a masterclass in simplicity that cuts deep. Itโs about realizing that someone who once meant everything to you is now just a stranger living a life you no longer have access to. The repeated โMaybeโsโmaybe theyโve settled down, maybe theyโve moved away, maybe you cross their mind, maybe you donโtโmirror the way it doesnโt really matter even if it hurts. The song is about acceptance that not everything is meant to last, and thatโs okay.
JFT wears his Manchester influences on his sleeve. Thereโs a touch of The Smithsโ poetic melancholia, Oasisโ anthemic emotional pull, and Blossomsโ modern indie charm.
โMaybeโ is your late-night drive, that letter never sent, a sigh after scrolling through old pictures. Itโs wistful, but never wallowingโjust a beautiful, thoughtful reflection on the people we leave behind.
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Review by: Naomi Joan