Drawing us in with an intimate acoustic guitar soundscape featuring astral electric detailing, Ttyrone Grant opens The River in Her Eyes with a brooding, introspective timbre and poetic prowess as he shares the words, “The morning has broken, memories of the night before, oh how I wish there was no recall… The guilt breaks through the bedroom window as clear as daylight it floods my mind, feelings of regret, the burden and the pain…”
We are immediately captivated by the narrative that is unfolding. The delivery and overarching energy feels cinematic, perfect for a multitude of sync placements, notably a romantic film or TV show with parallels to what is taking place in the song, perhaps even the sequel to Purple Hearts.
The emotional depth is raw and authentic, and we appreciate the intentional design of the track. Ttyrone Grant writes with soulful depth and his lived experience truly shines through. He confesses, “I wrote this song on my own. I have always wanted to write songs but never thought I could. The inspiration for this song was using a title as the first line from a Lloyd Cole song. The original song featured as many song titles from Lloyd Cole records as I could. I then left that idea and chose to write a ‘heartbreak’ song. I wanted to write a song that may reach out to people but in a bittersweet way.”
The River in Her Eyes is definitely relatable on an interpersonal but also a universal level. Ttyrone Grant adds, “I think it stands out as it’s a story that any one of us could do and deeply regret it. I think it’s raw and honest and I wanted it to be about accepting responsibility, love and the hope of repair.”
The rising artist cites Ray LaMontagne as a sonic influence for The River in Her Eyes, which we can feel manifest, although there is no doubt that Ttyrone Grant is creating something timeless, unto his own design, with the support of technology.
We have added The River in Her Eyes to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Ttyrone Grant, including A song for Frank, Freezing Pictures, and Gaslight Drift.