Sometimes love comes in songs that aren't love songs at all. M & J articulate that contradiction with their new song, “NOT A LOVE SONG”, a personal interpretation of the murky waters of unrequited love.
The song is based on a true story from one half of M & J, which gives the track an emotional foundation that feels real rather than forced. A new relationship had started, and there was hope that it might be the seed of a great love song. There was an opportunity to discover a new muse, and all signs pointed to a romance novel ready to be written. But it didn’t work out that way.
“NOT A LOVE SONG” doesn’t try to force the experience into the romantic narrative that was first conceived, but rather accepts what actually happened. That change is the major attraction of the track. It's a song that comes from expectations meeting reality, and the revelation that sometimes an experience can inspire music without becoming the love story you hoped it would be. There is a refreshingly honest thing about that. M & J don’t dress up the disappointment. They make it. The result is a release that resonates with a sensation many listeners can relate to, believing someone could be a major part of your journey, only to find that the relationship was never going to be what you hoped for.
“NOT A LOVE SONG” is a relatable and intimate take on unrequited love, turning an unexpected emotional experience into something listeners can relate to. Sometimes the best tunes emerge from stories that didn't quite work out.