A track out today from Pierce Alexander, “Make It Up To You” shows captivating melodic flourishes amidst lyrics about “trying to make a one-sided relationship work.” The string-laden majesty during the “won’t you make it up to me?” chorus endears, meshing chamber-pop sensibilities with a folk-laden intimacy. The vocals project a captivating lushness, with upticks in intensity throughout, such as the push of strings around the two-minute mark. The “I miss waking up to you,” ensuing lyrics play emotively, charming with their sincerity amidst the pleasant folk-pop production.
The Charleston, SC-based Alexander elaborates on the release: “Lyrically, the song follows the story of the narrator traveling to be with his lover but the trip doesn’t go as expected. The lyrics loosely resemble a messed up love scenario that I witnessed in real life but also drew from my own personal experience.”
“Make It Up To You” was produced by Josh Kaler and Owen Biddle.
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“Make It Up To You” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of January 2022’ Spotify playlist.
