
Songbird tackles emotional manipulation with the predatory instincts of a great white shark on “Dry Land”, and the metaphor works better than it has any right to. The track with verses that feel deceptively calm before the chorus hits with genuine bite.
The production mirrors the song’s aquatic theme without getting cute about it, there’s a sense of being submerged in the mix that makes the eventual surface breaks feel earned. Songbird’s vocals are wonderful. The lyrics avoid the typical breakup song territory by focusing on the psychological undertow rather than just the aftermath.
When Songbird sings about being dragged underwater, you feel the pull. The track manages to be both specific in its imagery and universal in its emotional impact, whether you’re thinking about a manipulative ex or internal struggles. If this track hits you as it did me, give Songbird a follow, you’ll want to hear what’s next.