We once again feature the very talented Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez. This is the second single to be released off her forthcoming album ‘If They’re Mine’, out this May 2021.
Raina’s creative multi-faceted style draws on her experiences and perception of her surrounding world. Expressing vulnerability and bravery, the artist’s songwriting is her way of understanding life’s complexities.
“40 Days” is a multifarious story about a struggle to let go. Some of that holding is portrayed and experienced as strength, “I won’t let it go, let it strip all my pride”, a stubborn vigilance. Later in the song, that same holding takes form as an unhealthy attachment, “I fought for you when I knew it wasn’t right.” It’s hard to let go and it’s especially hard to let go of people who have hurt you, as backward as that may seem. At the core of “track is the desire to let go, to be soft, to live in expansive harmony, and the accompanying choir embodies that desire. Community, shared truth and recognition set us free.
Flickering with a tender tempo, the intro and verses keep us close; their delicate specificity is complimented by the fullness and warmth of the chorus and choir. Keeping intimacy at the center, the simplicity of the song demands a high level of craftsmanship and restraint. Sonically arresting from the start, Raina’s latest track evokes a smoky, sensual vibe with soulful vocals that comfortably shape a memorable recording, full of passion and honesty.
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