Brixton singer-songwriter Santino Le Saint delivers a stunning stripped-down acoustic ballad, Whisky & Wine, from his forthcoming EP, new material. Co-written with Manuka, who contributed to the track i would if i could, Whisky & Wine weaves a compelling narrative of two people in love but who are fundamentally different.
Whisky & Wine contrasts his usual sound, incorporating electronic elements and trap beats. Santino Le Saint draws heavy inspiration from country music and its foundations in storytelling and musicality. His soulful voice crackles with passion and vulnerability on the delicate mix of instrumentals that creates an intimate atmosphere, evoking the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love.
In Whisky & Wine, Santino Le Saint’s poignant lyrics capture emotions of heartache as he tries to navigate a relationship with someone who is different from him. He reminisces about their love and clings to the hope that the ex-partner will return. However, the stark contrast between their lifestyles and preferences, underlined by the metaphor of whisky and wine shows that opposites do not always attract as harmoniously as one might think.
The chorus is catchy and memorable, with a hint of bitterness in his tone. He admits to misunderstanding the saying “opposites attract” and realizes that the relationship was never meant to last. He repeats the line “like I thought they would” with a sense of resignation and disappointment.
With Whisky & Wine, Santino Le Saint showcases his talent as a songwriter and storyteller, crafting an engaging narrative coupled with his soulful voice and delicate instrumentation, Santino makes this track an unforgettable acoustic journey through the complexities of love and heartache. Keep an eye out for the upcoming EP, new material, which promises to bring even more captivating stories and musicality from this talented singer-songwriter.
Santino Le Saint Whisky & Wine Lyrics
Verse 1
Woke up in August too scared to make my bed
It’s like I can only sleep by the shape you left
And every time the phone rings, I hope to God it’s you
But it’s back to the bottle to see these summer nights through
Pre-Chorus
Late nights, grey skies, roll the dice, I’m too much for you
She’s date night, warm fire, soft eyes, we’re in different shoes
Chorus
They say opposites attract, but clearly I misunderstood
No, whisky and wine don’t mix like I thought they would
Like I thought they would
Verse 2
I’m a hopeless romantic, I told you I’d buy you the moon
But roses and postcards are all that I managed to do
And every time the door rings, my heart skips a beat or two
But it’s the flowers I’ve sent, sent right back with the petals removed
Pre-Chorus
Late nights, grey skies, roll the dice, I’m too much for you
She’s date night, warm fire, soft eyes, we’re in different shoes
Chorus
They say opposites attract, but clearly I misunderstood
No, whisky and wine don’t mix like I thought they would
Like I thought they would