Be prepared to get thrown off by the raw and riveting voice of the singer and songwriter Erin May in the very first second of the song, โOh Mother.โ Their thin, luscious, and high timbre is the standout point of the song, and their range makes us swoon. Erin Mayโs voice has no limits, and they have successfully shown us what they are capable of in โOh Mother.โ
May sharply intones every word and syllable with their soft, tender tone to emphasize their anguish. Over electronic and classic elements, they deliver their passionate and brutal lyrics: โMother, Iโm petrified/Your youth is up in flames/Itโs time to reach inside/And retrieve what remains.โ If you havenโt figured it out yet, they are talking to Mother Earth, and they are talking about environmentalism, activism, and veganism.
With synth waves and a dark, echoing piano melody engulfing the background, May sears the front line, reminding us of our โcrimes.โ โOh Motherโ by Erin May is a heartfelt and emotional track that showcases the singer-songwriterโs raw and powerful vocals. The instrumentation is minimalistic, allowing Erinโs vocals to take center stage and really drive the emotion of the song.
In โOh Mother,โ Erin Mayโs intense take on how our environmental goodness is slowly depleting due to our very own actions and how we turn a blind eye to the damage we are causing on the planet that is supposed to sustain us for years to come communicates their love for nature and our mother earth. โOh Motherโ is a powerful reminder of the duties we have toward our Provider. And itโs a must-listen in these dark times.
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Review By: Naomi Joan