Vallejo’s A’shon Galaxy sits in that emotionally grey area, where feelings speak louder than actions in his latest single, “More Than Only Friends.” You can find jazz, soul, and smooth R&B capturing the ache of wanting something deeper with someone who insists on calling it “just friendship.” As the lead single from his upcoming project Forever Was All I Hoped, it sets the tone with patience, vulnerability, and grown-up emotion.
The song eases in on a melodic piano line, glinting softly as relaxed beats settle into a steady groove. A deep bass hums underneath, grounding the track, while a moody guitar slides in and out like a quiet thought you can’t shake. A’shon’s voice comes in smooth and high, soulful without straining, carrying both tenderness and restraint. He sings like someone who’s been holding their tongue for too long but still chooses grace over pressure.
As the track unfolds, airy backing vocals drift around him, adding an almost ethereal glow that makes the longing feel bigger than just one relationship. In some lines, he sings, “your smile takes me to heaven” and “I still taste your kiss when I close my eyes.” The chorus lands gently but firmly, repeating the truth he can’t ignore: they’re more than only friends, no matter how often it’s denied.
What really sells the song is its refusal to rush. The beat never hurries, the piano keeps breathing, and A’shon leans into repetition like he’s trying to convince himself as much as the person he’s singing to. By the final refrain, “More Than Only Friends” is the piece that’s already been answered in his heart, even if not out loud.
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Review by: Naomi Joan