Taken from his debut album "Extremely Blessed, Exceptionally Bright," Nathan Smooth's brand-new single "Paper" is a statement piece. Still, it's more than just a piece, it's an electrifying call to action. From the opening bars, the listener is introduced to a place where ambition meets groove and resilience transforms into song.
"Paper" is a poignant celebration of overcoming and harnessing doubt for the better. Nathan Smooth seamlessly combines an infectious upbeat rhythm with lyrics that can certainly hit very close to home for anyone experiencing setbacks! It's a feel-good, rally-the-troops song, a fist-pumper about not giving up in the face of overwhelming odds. "Paper" is kinetic but approachable, propelled by a beat that keeps things moving without competing for your attention with the lyrics. Its construction means each chorus manages to hit at full impact, and the listener walks away feeling they can do anything. It's the type of song that could find its way onto a personal playlist for personal breakthroughs, pumping you up, or steeling your resolve in defiance.
What makes "Paper" special is the way it gets so personal and so expansively relatable, all at once. Smooth does more than write about triumph, he is triumph. We get rousing, inspirational lines over polished production that reflect the transition from struggle to triumph. Whether you're powering through your ambitions or rooting for someone else's, the song is a motivational anthem.
Nathan Smooth's first album, "Extremely Blessed Exceptionally Bright," offers a new perspective on the music world, one that focuses on the upsides without shying away from the downfalls of life. "Paper" embodies the quintessence of that ethic, transforming every note and every line into an empowering affirmation that persistence, creativity, and self-confidence can turn life's obstacles into triumphs.