The three-time Grammy winner, Victoria Monet, is known for her signature use of strings, brass, and an awe-inspiring horn section within her music and stunning world-building lyricism to match.
Psychedelic in nature, and soothing all in one the song features a rich sonic backdrop that allows Monet’s gift as a storyteller to shine through, but doesn’t drown out her voice through the following:
- Synthesizers: adds depth and texture to the arrangement.
- Drum Machine: adds crisp, tight beats with a modern feel. following alongside the genres of hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music.
- Bass: The bassline is deep and groovy, matching perfectly with Monet’s 1970s aesthetic infusing the song with movement and energy.
- Guitar: enhances the song’s emotional depth with subtle riffs and accents which tones down the electronic feel.
- Vocal Layering: Ad-libs, reverbs and harmonizing are added with the layering of Monet’s vocals.
The song ultimately is a romantic ode to a partner, but the diverse sounds of electronic and organic instrumentation mesh together to bring about another hit for the artist.