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Only You

by Deirdre

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"Only You" is the first single from Deirdre's upcoming debut album, "Heart Work". A mid-tempo slacker ballad (remember chansons balladées were originally dance songs!), the track combines 90’s college rock/emo (and a hint of power pop) with a contemporary pop production - inspired, perhaps, by the likes of Alex G and Elvis Depressedly, while forging his own path - dealing with the overall theme of post-breakup anxiety. With saturated crispy drums and chorus-y (or heavily distorted!) electric guitars, dynamic melodic basslines, slightly synthetic yet upfront vocals and shimmering acoustic guitars, “Only You” transmits a vibrant and vitalizing energy while emphasizing emotional vulnerability and a strong desire for intimacy. The lyrics seem to convey a sense of longing, insecurity, and a yearning for a genuine connection - feelings of inadequacy, loneliness and isolation - while the music, on the other hand, remains therapeutically hopeful, lush, and bright. “Only You” is a gorgeous and catchy first single from Deirdre.

lyrics

Tell me why
Everything I imply
Slips your mind
Like I’m constantly waiting in line

Am I being left behind
Am I being left behind

Just passing time
Waiting for a change in your mind
So well quarantined
That I’m closing down the window blinds
Self-denying in the meantime

Everyone is out to see
My privacy
My likes
And disabilities
They all try to be friends with me
But it’s only you I wanna see
They all try to be friends with me
But it’s only you I wanna see

Try something new
But I don’t really know how to
Not an issue for you
You seem to know everyone you run into
All I ask is who the hell are you
All I ask is who the hell are you

Everyone is out to see
My privacy
My likes
And disabilities
They all try to be friends with me
But it’s only you I wanna see

Everyone is out to see
My privacy
My likes
And disabilities
They all try to be friends with me
But it’s only you I wanna see

It’s only you I wanna see
It’s only you I wanna see
It’s only you that I wanna see

credits

released September 22, 2023
Joakim Johnsen: Vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric bass, synths
Marcus Lysegaard Svendsen: Drums


Lyrics: Joakim Johnsen
Songwriting / Composition / Arrangement: Joakim Johnsen
Photo Artwork: Marina Rønnow Honoré
Photo Edit: Joakim Johnsen
Co-Production/Mix: Peter Reuss
Mastering: Christian Henrik Ankerstjerne

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Deirdre Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen indie rock project Deirdre, a nom de plume for Joakim M. Johnsen

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