Mike Pasarella – Not for Me (2022)
While there are many relationships that end acrimoniously, there are others that come to a good and understanding end. The latter relationship ending has been picked up by Mike Pasarella for his single ‘Not for Me’, which is a true anthem for all those love stories that come to an understanding end. Through the single, he reflects on what you had and still miss, but tempers this with the freedom that comes from leaving on a good note.
Packed with the magical experiences of the past, he brings the wonder of future opportunities to life. Poetry and love stories are two things that have always moved Pasarella and he takes the passion he has for them and infuses it into his music. While he has been creating music since his younger years, it is only recently that he has unleashed his sound into the world.
‘Not for Me’ has a wonderful soft rock opening that has you relaxing into the reflective vibes of the music. It is a tender opening tone that ends for the vocals to shine, before the drums have you lightly bopping to their rhythm. As the drums lead you into the chorus, there is a burst of colours and sounds that carry on the winds of the soundscape. It is an undeniably light and bright melody that fills you with good vibes. This perfectly encapsulates the emotional message of the single that has you facing the future with happiness, after the good ending to a relationship. The light emotions will easily put a smile on your face by the time the guitar riff takes over. Following this riff, is a drop to a slightly hazy washing movement that slowly blossoms into the wonder of life and the potential of the future.
Against the acoustic opening line, Pasarella’s vocals flow out with a poetic edge that brings the feelings of the ending of a relationship to life. While there is a touch of sadness that inevitably comes during a breakup, there is a more positive twist to the single. This comes through the understanding that the relationship is no longer working for both parties and a good ending is the best solution. At times, the lyrics tap into the feeling of missing what used to be, but there is a stronger movement to the future and everything that awaits there. His performance is passionate and emotive as he reflects on sadness and the best way forward for both parties.
‘Not for Me’ is a powerful and emotional single from Mike Pasarella that reflects on missing the magic of a relationship while moving amicably on to future opportunities. A touching anthem for all those relationships that ended on a good note, the single packs the emotions felt into stunning melodies. Pasarella’s passionate vocals are poignant in their exploration of emotion as he fills you with a sense of hope for the future.
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