Sydney Gordon – Say What You Mean (2022)
If you ever feel like you can’t be open with others and yourself, Sydney Gordon is here to tell you that it is okay to be assertive in ‘Say What You Mean’. Through this single, she considers how it is often hard to express your opinions to others, or even to be honest with yourself. While acknowledging this, she lets us all know that being unapologetically yourself is the best thing, even when it seems hard.
Gordon has wrapped the powerful message of this track in alternative pop goodness that truly showcases her musical potential. While this is only her second release, she has been captivated by music since she started singing at age 7 and playing the piano. By age 15, she was writing original material and has been honing her skills ever since.
‘Say What You Mean’ packs an attitude punch from the first word. Gordon’s vocals are unapologetic from the start as she opens up about knowing yourself and expressing this, regardless of what others think. She acknowledges that some people might find her lack of sugar-coating bittersweet, but emphasises that it is important to be yourself at all times. This leads you to a chorus that has you bouncing around to the music, while the vocals fly out with the relief of being yourself. Gordon is able to bring the relief of being yourself to her performance, while letting you know that saying what you feel is important and freeing. This is definitely an anthem for anyone who has felt like they need to moderate themselves to the point where they are unable to openly express what they feel.
While the vocals grab your attention in the opening, the melody sweeps you directly into them. The deep beat has your foot tapping to the beat, before you are tumbled into the gentle tones leading to the chorus. As the chorus hits, you are dropped into a melody that is packed with dancing energy. It is almost impossible to stay still while you listen to the chorus. The melody will have you bouncing around while giving the vocals a strengthening boost.
Sydney Gordon has you bouncing and dancing to her sound, while freeing you to be unapologetic in expressing what you feel through ‘Say What You Mean’. Her vocals bring a punch of confident attitude from the first word, leading you to the chorus that urges you to be yourself. The melody enhances the movement of the vocals, while getting you dancing around to the rhythm.
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