Shalom's “Lighter,” the final single from her album, offering a breezy and beautifully understated track that hides much deeper emotions beneath its relaxed surface. The song immediately feels warm and easy to sit with, but its lyrics carry a more sombre and existential feeling that gives the release real depth. It is about wanting to be someone else while slowly learning to accept and love yourself. That personal idea gives the song an honest emotional essence, especially as her engaging vocals bring both tenderness and quiet sadness to the performance. The contrast between the laid-back production and heavier lyrics is one of the track’s strongest qualities.
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Indie pop