heyimmanic – my REGRETS (2022)
Everyone has a secret they want to keep hidden; a regret they have that haunts them, but it is the brave you stand up and say “here I am, take me as I am” – heyimmanic is one of those people. In his latest release ‘my REGRETS’, the US-based singer-songwriter shares his vulnerability with us in his own beautiful way. Featured on Highwire Magazine to Headbangers News, heyimmanic is reaching people across the globe and building a loyal following. Come with us as we take a gander at ‘my REGRETS’.
Penned by heyimmanic following approximately one month of sobriety, ‘my REGRETS’ deals exactly with that – his regrets. Highlighting his vulnerability and fragility, heyimmanic explains that the track “…is a song I wrote while coming to terms with my wrongdoings while I was drinking. I had written and recorded this song as soon as I felt better from withdrawal symptoms…with me becoming truly vulnerable and asking people I’ve wronged for forgiveness. It invokes the idea that nobody is truly perfect, and we all have flaws as human beings.”
Influenced by the likes of Linkin Park, New Found Glory, and LiL Peep, one would consider heyimmanic’s sound to be bold, brash and filled with attitude – a pretty good assumption. Following his powerful electropop meets pop-punk track ‘SiCK OF THIS’, ‘my REGRETS’ adopts a less frenzied sound in its melody. While heyimmanic retains the boldness of his rich vocals, the melody appears slightly softer and more heartfelt than his previous work. Opening with soft synths, ‘my REGRETS’ slowly sets the stage for a tender tune; however, the arrangement leads up to a heavier and grittier state with pounding beats beneath the melancholic vocal execution.
It’s true that heyimmanic’s melodies can hold their own but it is the sentiment behind the lyrics that showcases depth. Reading (or rather hearing) as an apologetic letter, the vocals crawl under your skin as each line brings you closer to tears. Gritty and raw – an almost palpable raw grittiness, heyimmanic’s voice oozes desperation, regret and painful self-awareness. Sincere, sentimental, reflective and genuine, I would not have the heart to ignore his apology after listening to ‘my REGRETS’.
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