Tamar Berk is set to share her emotions with "stay close by," the lead single from her upcoming album, "ocd" Despite being the first song on the record, it came together last when Johnson and her team were inspired during a late-night jam session.
In "stay close by" you can hear the tension between wanting to be close to someone while also setting your boundaries. Berk wraps this delicate feeling in layered guitars, rhythmic drum beats, and synth sounds that have a slightly sharp edge. The song blends a sense of memories with a modern polish, creating a dreamy experience that feels refined. Berk's voice is truly captivating. It straddles the line between uncertainty and hope, exuding an honesty that reveals profound openness. Her singing captures those late-night thoughts and the spirals of the mind, but there's also a sense of resilience in it. The lyrics paint a picture of longing, capturing that moment of hesitation before reaching out to someone or expressing your feelings.
The music video, directed by her collaborator Brandon Mosquera, complements the song by creating an intimate atmosphere. The visuals feel more like sharing a personal diary rather than just a performance, emphasizing the honest emotions in the track.
When Tamar Berk sings "stay close by," she not only introduces her album "ocd" but also invites listeners into its emotional depth. It's a humble yet powerful beginning to the record, speedy and energetic, wrapped in layers of sound that reveal a tender heart beneath it all.
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