Etta Marcus is back with her powerful new single "Little wing". This song serves as the second single from her upcoming project, as well as the follow-up to her robust track "Theatre". "Little wing" is a special song that has motifs of growing old, self-reflection, and maturity. This song remains in Etta's signature sound but has an evolved and elevated sense to it. "Little wing" illustrates Etta's upbringing and childhood mixed with her internal reflections.
"Little wing" builds as the song progresses getting better with each minute and play you give it. With Production from frequent collaborator Josh Scarbrow and Charlie Grimwood, this song is reminiscent of her other works sonically. The instrumentation on "Little wing" is full and lively as it helps direct the listener to this reflective story. Etta's vocals blend with the atmosphere of this song seamlessly, making it a powerful listen. Moments like the bridge, where Etta showcases a new side to her vocals, sticks out and provides a rich sense to the closing of this track.
Lyrically, this is one of Etta's strongest songs. It details her looking back on her younger self and how she grew her with her "Little wing". Written by Marcus herself, Josh Scarbrow, and Matt Maltese, this song is powerful and has an abundance of meaning. In the second verse, Etta exclaims "Skipping calls in skimpy clothes, No mother bird to chew up the bones". These lyrics demonstrate the vulnerability of the lyrics she's written. Etta provides strong metaphors and analogies which project the meaning of this song further. Lyrically, "Little wing" is comparable to Rina Sawayama's "Phantom" as both singers discuss their childhoods retrospectively and reflectively.
"Little wing" provides the listener an opportunity to hear Etta reflecting on her upbringing and childhood. She shares her account of growing up and spreading her wings. "Little wing" was released under Polydor Records. Etta described it as the "2nd single", which could only mean it's previewing her next project. We hope this is a full-length album, but will take any music we can get from Etta.
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