Meredith Rounsley,’s Under My Hands captures the raw, unfiltered essence of instantaneous attraction, with notes that flow like an anthem into a realm of wistful longing and electric tension.
Meredith, a seasoned singer-songwriter known for her organic folk-pop sound, draws inspiration from her nomadic lifestyle and the countless tales of strangers she’s encountered as she intimately crafts a narrative, weaving candid storytelling into a soundscape that resonates with warmth and authenticity.
The track’s instrumentation has an atmospheric arrangement with a pulsating rhythm, creating an anxious undercurrent that mirrors the song’s narrative of desire and restraint. The electric guitar riffs, both sultry and haunting, dance around Meredith’s ethereal vocals, adding layers of depth and emotion with delicate piano melodies and textured synth sounds that sweep in, elevating the track to new sonic heights.
A striking element of Under My Hands is its lyrical content, with lines like “I keep pulling back with this rehearsed restraint/’Cause bad boys leave you broken while the good girls wait,” opening a window into Meredith’s soul. It’s as if she’s bargaining with herself, torn between the allure of the unknown and the safety of the familiar.
Perhaps the brilliance of Under My Hands lies in its ability to meld the rawness of emotion with the subtlety of music, creating a piece that is as relatable as it is unique. It’s a track that invites the listeners to lose themselves in the melody, to find their stories in the words, and to see their reflections in the notes.
Under My Hands is the third single off Meredith’s highly anticipated EP, Soft Animals, Strong Chemicals. With its clear and catchy structure, from verses to choruses and a mesmerising bridge, it is a sonic journey that demands multiple listens as it captures a mood, a feeling, and a moment. Dive in and let the waves of emotion wash over you.