A moment from the music video. Pic Courtesy/Youtube

Yet, the song brings in the touch of soft melancholy and deep questions. These, layered with complex harmonics and subtle choral elements, add to the listening experience without drowning out the poetry. With the verses exploring themes of love, loss of friendship and rediscovery of the self, the soft-pop sound was a natural choice, says the singer who also produced the track. “I had the freedom to delve into details. It was instinctual since the lyrics were close to my heart. I realised that this is a bit more refined and lyrically complex. Subconsciously, the production style ended up complementing the verse play.
There is a lot happening rhythmically, so I opted for sounds that complement that,” she reveals.

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Production is the latest addition to her repertoire, and not an easy one. Working with the Molfa Music Label, JAFA has already finished the master for the third track in the set. “Parchment,” she notes, “Is more complex in terms of harmonics. There is a little musical dissonance in the song, but it is my personal favourite as a musician.” While production is more challenging, the singer shares that she is enjoying it. With Parchment expected to release in April, the singer reveals that she has already started on her next set of projects. “While it is in the writing stage, I am open to experimenting with different sounds,” she says, insisting, “I am still growing a lot as a producer, and there is a lot of learning to do. There is time to experiment with many more styles. I enjoy hip-hop and would like to fiddle with rock sounds as well.”

For now though, it is Words leave that remains at the forefront. “It is a smooth track. The casual listener might not notice the harmonics that are thickening up the track, but they will feel it through the course of the song. As a producer, it is a compliment. If they [the audience] can feel it, without having heard it, that’s the key,” she concludes.
 
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