Hazel Rose shows us that she is more than just a “Plus One,” with her mesmerizing single teasing her upcoming EP, Soft Whispers in a Crowded Room. The immersive instrumentals and poignant lyricism in “Plus One,” exposing the songwriting and storytelling talents of Rose, left us spellbound.
The song draws us in with its brooding, gentle beats and atmospheric background, setting the stage for an introspective deduction. As Rose’s clear, deep voice opens with the piercing question, “Did I bruise your ego?” you can already tell the song will do some heavy shredding.
But the lyrics truly shine in “Plus One,” unraveling a relatable narrative of neglect and deceit with a deciphering, deductive structure. With the catchy and memorable lines, “It’s like vanilla on ice/You can’t look me in the eyes/I am repeating what you said/You say it’s all in my head,” she portrays the gaslighting the narrator has been through, as she grapples with the realization that she’s been deceived.
Yet, despite the pain, there’s a sense of empowerment in Rose’s delivery, a “no-bullshit” tone that asserts her strength and resilience. In the chorus, she declares she knows that to him, she is “nothing but a plus one you won.” And with harmonies amplifying her message and unifying her voice, the song takes on an even greater power, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt overlooked or undervalued in a relationship.
Influenced by Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Fleetwood Mac, Rose brings her unique style of pop and indie to the table. Listen to “Plus One” to grasp just how much more reflections and nuances await you in her upcoming EP.
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Review By: Naomi Joan