Drawing us in with an intricate and astral guitar soundscape, Mercy Kelly open Speak Too Soon with poetic prowess as they reminisce with the words, “Do you remember Summer in its wake, the hottest September left nothing more to say, you showed me what it’s worth, I wanna hear you say these words from the light into the dark, it’ll be alright…”
The opus expands with a timeless pop-rock dimensionality as the band shares the introspective hook, “Did I speak too soon?. We appreciate the high emotional quotient and the lyrical depth of the track. There is no doubt that the song is written from an authentic lived experience.
As for the instrumentation – sublime, masterful and laced with nuanced guitar riffs and solos that create a cohesive and dynamic tapestry of sound to accompany the relatable nature and cinematic allure of the song. Speak Too Soon would be perfect for a range of synch deals – perhaps a Hollywood coming of age movie, or a Netflix TV show themed around the introspection of the lyricism.
The middle eight is minimalist and wholly enthralling, inviting us to profoundly connect with the band on an intimate level. Naturally, the final reprise and choruses feel anthemic, leaving us yearning for more with a meditative guitar outro.
We appreciate the stadium-ready sound and the sonic perfection that transpires with the production intertwined with vocals. We learn that the Manchester-based band recently performed at Tramlines and Kendal Calling. The band confess via X, “Speak Too Soon was born out of a simple chord progression as the melody unraveled itself. We were trying to display an emotion that the lyrics manifested and soon the whole song came to life.”
We have added Speak Too Soon to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Mercy Kelly, including Lights and Fever, and anticipate future releases from the talented five-piece!