Khalid has always been my comfort artist as his songs always seem to touch my soul and, in particular, his intro song on his Free Spirit album. I am not well versed in music production or that whole process, but I know that this song has always made me feel like I’m floating in a space between heaven and hell. Khalid’s angelic voice is soothing, while his lyrics are sad and genuine, making you reflect on your life. This is how I imagined the song playing out in my head.

The echoey notes transcend me into a faraway realm, ripping me away from the cold earth. An angelic voice flows through my ears and softly caresses my face, bringing memories of regret and longing. I’m trapped in darkness, unable to reach the image of you wrapped in my arms. I look out into the gaping black hole, hoping to escape this nightmare and find peace in the rising sun, but fail as memories of you flood my mind, drowning me in my despair. I hear the angelic voice once more, bringing me the hope of freedom; instead, I am lead to my shallow grave entrapped in a false sense of safety. I struggle against the unbinding ropes of misery, tightening and squeezing me with each breath I release. I am left suspended in my thoughts, left thinking about you. The echoes drift out, bringing me back to the quiet chirping of insects on a lonely summer night. The seat beside me is empty, but my mind is haunted by thoughts of you and your wandering mind. My eyes become blurry by the memories of you; the summer night’s road is no longer clear but fragmented by the downpour of tears. The song is my dark lullaby drifting me into a world that we’re still together, giving me false hope of seeing you again.