MakoMadeIt's new single, "Just Wishing," is an emotional release that resonates with anyone who has ever gotten lost sitting in a room in silence, clawing with their head and their thoughts at each other for their space. The song does not pull any punches as it treads the tough ground of depression, but that's not what makes it unique. It's how MakoMadeIt makes it vulnerable, reflective, and honest.
"Just Wishing" soothes you into a woozy, melancholic atmosphere. The production is muted yet considered, and its ambient textures and moody melodies make the ideal vehicle for MakoMadeIt's introspective flow. It's more of a diary entry jammed with thoughts that generally lurk in the shadows.
MakoMadeIt's voice is the grounding force of this track, steadfast but tired, emotional but measured. He is not an over-sing or a dramatize. Instead, he lets the feeling seep in gradually, straightforwardly. The verses are arranged as thoughts derange when all is still in the world, though not in one's brain. The chorus hangs there, a silent prayer, asking for clarity, peace, or a moment of respite from the seismic upheavals within.
"Just Wishing" is its identifiability. It does not address you through metaphors or hide the fight. It just says the struggle is real. It's a refreshing song grounded in the real in a musical environment where escapism often rules. It makes room for the feelings so many try to bury. On this release, MakoMadeIt shows that music doesn't have to be loud to be heard. But sometimes, it has to be honest.