Establishing the mood with an atmospheric piano soundscape, Violet Whimsey opens still here (slow dances) with an emotive and introspective energy as she asks, “Has it been three years, or 365 days? I had one wish but you gave them all away…why did you give them all away?”
The opus expands with poetic prowess and an authentic vulnerability as Violet Whimsey shares her tale of heartbreak and holding on. The rising star reflects on lost time and broken promises. She feels abandoned but can’t let go.
Her memories linger — slow dances, whispered hopes, and wishes that were never kept, but her muse seems distant. That said, there is a glimmer of hope despite the unanswered questions and silence that pertains. She questions, “What should we do when hope starts to hurt?”
The message is highly relatable, and we connect deeply with Violet Whimsey high emotional quotient. There is a self-realized nature to the entire opus, which feels conscious and cathartic. We learn that as a mental health advocate, Violet hopes that her music can connect with anyone that may be struggling with loss, anxiety and depression.
The song was created in a Los Angeles with Taylor Sparks to cultivate “the perfect indie bedroom pop vibe that was needed for these lyrics”. The intimacy the manifests is evident though the soundscape and Violet’s delicate, yet highly profound perspective.
Naturally, we have added still here (slow dances) to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Violet Whimsey, including her 2024 album, Love, Love.