Electro-R&B songstress Lara Wilson‘s new release, Eyes Closed, fuses ethereal soundscapes with a dreamy R&B core, effortlessly blending elements of soul, pop, and electronica to craft a deeply intimate and fresh sound.
Throughout Eyes Closed, Wilson flexes her prowess as a songwriter, weaving a lyrical tapestry that explores the cyclical nature of feelings, the sense of being lost in one’s thoughts, and ultimately the liberation in surrendering to the forces of nature and time. “Baby, I’ve been having visions / They’re crazy / Got my eyes closed in a day dream / I’ve been getting lost in them lately,” she sings, her sultry vocals finding home in the atmospheric production that envelopes her words, adding depth to the emotions she’s articulating.
Her verses reflect thoughtful introspection, while the chorus propels the listener into a state of trance with its repeating lines. The ebb and flow of the emotions throughout the song mirror the tidal waves she sings about, creating a satisfying sense of unity between the lyrics and the music.
The production on Eyes Closed is an expertly crafted sea of sound that transports the listener to a different realm—one that is as expansive as it is beautifully nebulous. The synths pulse softly like distant stars, while the percussion keeps a steady rhythm, grounding the track just enough to keep it from floating away entirely.
And float we do, especially as Wilson explores the dualities of human emotions: “Always up and down / Round and round feelin’ crazy / When it’s good it’s good / Got me feelin’ amazing / When it’s bad it’s bad / Got me down feelin’ crazy.” This exploration of highs and lows – the vertiginous thrill of the good and the harrowing abyss of the bad – gives the track an emotional depth that resonates long after the song ends.
One of the striking aspects of Lara Wilson’s work is her ability to create music that feels deeply personal yet universally relatable. Eyes Closed is no different. Whether you’re lost in a daydream or wrestling with complex emotions, Wilson’s latest offering is a warm reassurance that it’s okay to lose your way, as long as you’re willing to let the stars guide you back home.
