Love as old as time itself has always remained a mystery to us. Sure we’ve felt it and continue to do so, yet with that there are still questions left unanswered. Queries like, how does it override our sense easily (common sense included) and how come despite all the experience one might have we still get it wrong from time to time. Baffling to say the least, they’re just a few of those puzzles that linger as we lay in this bed of roses with our partners. A bitter sweet pill that leads to endless possibilities, love in that way is scary yet wonderful.
In this same vein sprouts a heart wrenching song from upcoming artist Laye as she brings us ‘You’re My Achilles Heel’. Released last August 25th in all major streaming platforms and as part of her upcoming EP set this fall. Laye’s ‘You’re My Achilles Heel’ is track that wonders out loud the reality of being so attached to someone to the point of them being our weakness. Center of the our world realigned, it gives a clear picture of intense desire and admiration toward their significant other. Treating them as if they were air or water that we desperately need, it gives us a bit more insight on how love makes us hyper vulnerable. As the lyrics would say “You are my kryptonite. Get a little bit lonely when we say goodnight. Lie awake and picture you dreaming next to me you’re peacefully sleeping. You are my lullaby.”.
A stroke of pure genius and artistry, Laye’s ‘You’re My Achilles Heel’ goes beyond the image of love that we’re so used to in popular culture. With heartfelt vocals that pierce through our beings, and instrumentals that cuddle us comfortably. Laye takes us on a unforgettable side trip that goes beyond sweetness and the outright mushy. Opting to go for the more human approach, she makes us see how love is also a weakness. For in love we are the mighty Achilles standing in the battlefield, and in one fail swoop we too crumble like a piece of paper.
Going gaga over Laye? Then go ahead and tarry onwards to her official website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, and YouTube for more content that warms the soul.
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