From the outset, We Can Fly by VLENT takes us on an immersive, philosophical journey with the sound of birds in nature grounding us in an organic reality – perhaps a metaphor for birth or origin, as the song itself is later revealed to explore the cycles of life. The opening electric guitar riff is masterfully executed, blending precision with dynamism, setting the stage for a sonic odyssey. The soundscape feels almost sacred, a moment of delicate balance between what is natural and what is transcendent, signaling that we are about to embark on a profound introspection.
VLENT’s vocals – textured, atmospheric, and laced with vulnerability – guide us into this world. His delivery feels contemplative, as though the song itself were a meditation on the human condition. Comparisons to Elliott Smith seem apt here, not merely because of vocal quality but because of the existential weight they carry. Every note, every lyric, is imbued with a deep sense of questioning: How do we rise above our circumstances? What does it mean to truly fly in the context of our lives?
As VOLTJWLZ enters in the second verse, the song shifts subtly, like a new perspective on an age-old question. Her voice introduces a sense of contrast, offering balance – perhaps representing the feminine counterpart to VLENT’s introspective masculinity. The way their vocals intertwine in the choruses, building and merging, feels symbolic of dualities in life: light and dark, self and other, mind and body. Their harmony suggests that the answer to the song’s existential question lies in unity, in synthesis.
The glitched moments of the song are not merely technical effects but metaphors for disruption – those fleeting, chaotic moments in life that force us to pause and reflect. These sonic nuances remind us that life is never linear, but composed of sudden shifts and unexpected breaks in continuity. The piano riffs offer a moment of respite, a space to breathe before the instrumental segment soars into new realms, inviting the listener to break free of earthly concerns and ascend to a higher plane of understanding.
As the song reaches its finale, the vocals are down-pitched, the harmonies astral, and the production minimalist. This is no accident – it feels as though we are being guided toward a quiet, reflective end to a journey that began with birth and culminates in peaceful surrender. There is something deeply philosophical in this – death is not presented as an end but as a peaceful transition, part of the same eternal cycle that began with those opening nature sounds. The song’s structure itself becomes a metaphor for life’s cyclical nature: birth, growth, connection, disruption, and ultimately, transcendence.
We Can Fly is, in essence, a meditation on the possibility of freedom. VLENT’s lyrical and sonic choices speak to the human desire to rise above limitations, to find the right people and circumstances that allow us to live life on “easy mode.” The song builds and evolves much like life itself, constantly transforming and expanding, but always with the hope of reaching that elusive state of freedom.
VLENT’s collaboration with VOLTJWLZ adds even greater depth to this exploration, introducing another layer of duality and perspective. Together, they create a work that is not just a song but a philosophical inquiry into existence, relationships, and the pursuit of transcendence. The cerebral, introspective conclusion leaves us yearning for more, not in the sense of incompleteness, but as an invitation to continue asking life’s most profound questions.
In We Can Fly, VLENT has crafted a piece of music that feels timeless, not merely because of its technical mastery but because of the existential truths it touches. The song, in its layers and complexity, reminds us that while life is fleeting and often challenging, there is always the possibility of flight – of transcending the everyday and finding deeper meaning in our experiences. It is a song that doesn’t just ask us to listen but to reflect, to feel, and ultimately, to soar. We have added We Can Fly to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream VLENT‘s debut single, Into The Sunlight.