Jeremy Parks has had quite a productive year so far. Emerging from Atlanta, the American troubadour has just unveiled his fourth release of the year, ‘Wait on Me’, a vibrant acoustic piece that follows up on its like-minded predecessor ‘Allison’. Written, produced and performed by Jeremy Parks himself, the single benefits from Niel Brooks on bass, but besides that, it’s quite an authentic look at Jeremy’s creative vision.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘Wait on Me’ feels rather intimate and stripped back, with Parks’ nuanced and expressive vocals layered upon a gentle acoustic guitar. Simplicity is key here, as the song blooms into an emotional standout thanks to its overall message and impactful aural contour. Soft additional textures give the track a certain cinematic feel, eventually landing right into the sweet spot between classic pop and indie folk.
Delving deeper into the lyrical ethos that propels the song, Parks explains: “‘Wait on Me’ centres around the idea of feeling behind in life and the beauty of waiting to get where you want to be.” Jeremy is particularly adamant about the concept of waiting, here seen as a nostalgic and romantic gesture. It’s perhaps the sort of classic imagery that has gone slightly out of fashion in contemporary culture. We are happy to know that romantics are still alive, somewhere out there.
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