Shyla Gray – Need [Single]

Shyla Gray‘s latest single, “Need,” plunges into the messy, heartfelt world of unreturned love. At just 24, she lays her emotions bare in this heart-wrenching R&B ballad, making listeners feel every bit of her longing and vulnerability.

Gray’s voice, warm and honeyed with a gritty edge, hooks you right from the start. She kicks off with a plea that sets the tone: “Make me wait / To feel what you need / From me.” The chorus, a raw mix of heartbreak and hope, captures her struggle for acceptance: “Make me change / And start to believe / That I’m not good / Enough / Just to stay comfortable / In your arms.”

The production is spot-on, creating a lush yet intimate backdrop. Sparse drums and a mellow electric bass set a laid-back groove, while crystalline strings and tinkling harp notes add a touch of class. An old-school horn section and smoky Hammond organ wrap the track in a nostalgic, soulful vibe.

Shyla’s candid plea for honesty in the bridge hits hard: “What do you get / Out of passing the time / Like just say what’s on your mind / Just say / That I’m not good / Enough / Just to stay comfortable / In…in…your arms.” This line lays bare her desperate need for clarity, even if it means hearing tough truths.

“Need” highlights Gray‘s talent for transforming personal heartbreak into music that everyone can feel and her upcoming EP, Nothing Left to Feel, promises more of this emotional depth. With “Need,” Shyla proves she’s a rising star in the R&B scene, leaving us all eager for what’s next.

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