Jay Morgan – Someone to Hold You While You Cry (2020)
Taking inspiration from the struggles of life growing up on a council estate, Jay Morgan is back with his second single ‘Someone to Hold You While You Cry’. To the sound of pop, Morgan reflects on the pains of growing up. The single came to him while fighting symptoms of COVID-19 at home.
Using his 23 years of experience in music, Morgan crafts catchy songs with an emotional hit. While he is known for raising money for charities as part of a Take That tribute band, he is captivating listeners with his original music. He already has a repertoire of written songs and will be ready to take the live circuit by storm when it opens up again.
‘Someone to Hold You While You Cry’ has a progressive opening that smoothly leads you into the single. The increasing volume of the beats and the vocal line set the tone of the track. The melody has an 80s vibe to it as it lightly forms a path through the lyrics. There are a few elements working together in the melody to form the solid foundation of the song.
Morgan’s vocals have a smoothness to them, but there is an underlying rough edge that is really wonderful to listen to. His performance is smooth and powerful as he works through the pains of growing up and the struggles of life. Through the emotive lyrics, he makes you think about the people around you that help you get through the struggles of life. While using personal experiences, there is a relatable thread through the song that you really get into.
Jay Morgan reflects on the struggles and pains of growing up and those who help you through in the emotive ‘Someone to Hold You While You Cry’. The single has a bit of 80s threaded into the melody, but Morgan’s vocals add a modern dimension. His performance is emotive and smooth as it draws you into the story and makes you think about the people who help in your life.
Find out more about Jay Morgan on his website, Facebook and Spotify.
