Atlanta-based singer-songwriter Yuri Shin captivates on new track “Patience,” showing an aesthetic fondly reminiscent of Mitski and Japanese Breakfast in its introspective shifts between dreamy introspection and more rock-forward ardor. The track is enjoyably vulnerable in its admissions of struggling with impatience — and is written as a hopeful ode to see the world with more optimistic brightness, potentially with a future partner who recognizes this desire.
Soft acoustics and heartfelt strings linger with immersive, hypnotic qualities to start. The initial lyrical progressions capture everyday frustrations — burning tongues, ill-fitting pants, the small betrayals of daily life — within this dreamy spell. A twanging rock presence steadily emerges, ushered in by crisp guitar tones and percussive bounces that inject fresh momentum. The sonic shift mirrors the lyrical arc: from initial exasperation at life’s petty irritations to a heartfelt recognition of personal flaws and a yearning for emotional growth.
“I need to take a breath, before I go insane,” a cathartic vocal section emanates, self-aware in how constant laments can drive one to the brink. A blast of layered guitar distortion thereafter melds with stresses how patience is pivotal, especially when alongside a quality support system: “”That’s what I love about you / You make me love things too.” “Patience” is an impactful, quality showcase in songwriting from Yuri Shin.
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