A budding relationship can bring pleasant feelings, but unspoken emotions can lead to confusion and frustration. The anticipation and tension of waiting for the words you want to hear can form a cloud of worry in your gut, which can plague your mind with anxious thoughts rather than the positives. Artist keshi dives deep into the dance of desire with his new song, “Say.”
“Say” is keshi’s newest hit single, released on July 12, 2024. The song is the second track on his upcoming album, “Requiem,” set to release on September 13. Unlike his mellow and smooth tracks, “Say” brings an upbeat and vibrant sound to the realistic issue he vocalizes, blending R&B, lo-fi, and indie pop elements.
Layering pop beats on top, keshi sings softly through the chorus, repeating, “Say the word / I know what you’re thinking, but just say it first / Been waiting all this time for you to take your turn.” The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dance between two, where subtle clues and certain actions hint at deeper feelings, yet the words remain unspoken.
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the constant desire for verbal confirmation, the powerful affirmation of the relationship. He sings in the second verse, “Only one more choice you got to make / I need you to tell me ’cause I / Can’t read your mind / All I need is a sign,” tapping into the modern dating scene where communication happens through gestures or even digital communication.
keshi is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist, well recognized for his songs, “like i need u,” “UNDERSTAND,” and “Limbo.” He slowly rose to fame by being featured on other indie artists’ songs, and then released his first studio album, “GABRIEL,” in 2022.
Influenced by John Mayer, Frank Ocean, and the 1975, keshi started to produce music on SoundCloud in 2017, using YouTube tutorials to help him with writing and producing. In 2019, he quit his job as a nurse and moved to New York to sign with Island Records.
“Say” has over 10,000,000 streams on Spotify, while only being released a month ago. This is the fastest his song has reached the milestone and is his second most popular song on Spotify.
As you figure out how to communicate your feelings, you can listen to this song on all streaming platforms.