J. Maya - Slow Burn (Official Visualizer)

"Slow Burn" is about the kind of love I dream about, the love that I hope is at the end of all the heartbreak -- one that's warm, & easy, & fun. I wrote it for my fellow hopeless romantics, as a reminder that love doesn't have to feel hopeless.
For this visualizer, one of my best friends and I took a camera up to Griffith Park on a windy L.A. evening & shot a one-take video at sunset. It was one of the best days I've had in a while :) From the bottom of my heart, I hope you enjoy "Slow Burn" as much as I do.
Stream "Slow Burn":
lnk.to/Slow_Burn
Lyrics:
I used to think that love was like the stories
A princess feeling lonely
Trapped inside a tower
So desperate that she put herself in danger
Made saviors out of strangers
And gave 'em all the power
But then you made me wonder
"Where's the horse? Where's the armor?
Tell me, how come there's no dragons in these halls?"
I thought I had to die for you to love me
Thought that peace could only come from war
Thought I had to break down to be found
That it could only work if it hurts
Thought I had to set myself on fire
If I ever wanted to be warm
But you give me a slow burn
(Mmmmm)
So used to leaving teardrops on the pages
Watching battles rage, and
Writing it all off
But you're touching me and, suddenly, it's easy
I'm not even bleeding
But I believe it all
Can I speak with the author?
Where's the climax of this novel?
Tell me, how come there's no crisis love can solve?
I thought I had to die for you to love me
Thought that peace could only come from war
Thought I had to break down to be found
That it could only work if it hurts
Thought I had to set myself on fire
If I ever wanted to be warm
But you give me a slow burn
(Mmmmmm)
I look at you and I can feel the heat
It spreads right through my skin
But I don't fan the flames and I don't freeze
I just let it in
We can lay our weapons down and still have everything
I don't have to die for you to love me
I don't ever have to go to war
I don't need to break down, you still found me
Without any smoke leading you to my door
I don't have to set myself on fire
I don't need to hurt to feel your warmth
'Cause you give me a slow burn
(Mmmmm)

[@survivorturnover]

survivor 45 criminally underrated underdog

[@auroragrain]

I can tell this already going to be my favorite song of 2023

[@j.mayamusic]

[@auroragrain]

@@j.mayamusic OMFG OFC QUEEN 😭💕

[@batsnake737]

Dam didn’t think it was possible for you to top your other songs like Mrs. Protagonist or Library Card but you did. This song is really amazing it’s a beautiful slow song that I think is your best one yet and it just shows not just how great of an artist you are but have your career will only get better and brighter from here on out.

[@j.mayamusic]

this made me tear up. thank you so much.

[@jacobcombs9410]

I SAW THE SURVIVOR 45 PROMO AND I LOOKED YOU UP I CANT WAIT

[@16thArchangel]

This is going to be the song we dance to at our wedding in October. We love this so much!

[@TheyCallMeWonders]

You're literally the most underrated singer I've ever listened to and I'm so happy I discovered you from Insta! Your songs really resonate with my personal experiences. Keep going, because I want everyone to know your work :D!

[@colinloveland6667]

The lyricism!!! Definitely one of the best songs I've heard.

[@kiwibirbsarethebest5656]

i love this song so much and it is definitely one of my favorites especially because i love reading and romances and stuff like that so i really relate to wanting to have that fantasy style romance and this song really captured that. on a completely unrelated note, am i the only one who wants to see a complete version of that song inspired by fossils that you did for a short?

[@LuTheSingingWho]

This makes me feel like I’m at the beach I used to go to with my family a long time ago. It was the one vacation we would take every year. I’d watch movies all night and play in the pool and the sand all day. I’d daydream of finding love like in a movie at that beach. When my parents split, we only went once or twice more and then stopped. I miss going there. This song brought me back. Thank you for that.💗

[@henriquequeiros4917]

I can't stop hearing, it's such a beautiful song ! Thank you for this beautiful performance!!!

[@OfficialLock3Down]

ngl i didnt even know u until 3 days ago and i am now a die heart fan.This is my favorite song!

[@raquelh7682]

I absolutely love this song

[@tacoreibrown6560]

she knew she ate this

[@purplefangs9014]

I won't even lie, this song, your voice is the most beautiful thing I've heard hands down.

[@Ramifications537]

Congrats for making it to survivor 45. Will be rooting for you

[@emifenrich1747]

Love the song + your dress looks absolutely devine

[@jalese3550]

Having this song on REPEATTTTT IT HITS MY SOUL 🙌😭

[@dreamysushiroll]

I instantly fell in love with this song when I first heard it. I can’t describe how beautiful it is. You have a lovely voice 🤍

[@NotaGoblin91]

You are so talented. I can't wait to learn this on piano. I legit cried after hearing the whole song for the first time. Thank you for this song.

[@user-sd1py4nw9h]

Amazing. Like always. Absaloute masterpiece, I love it

[@blueissuperior.-6929]

Here before the millions

[@roha9ssi]

Omg this song is amazing!! Added to the top of my playlist ❤ already my fav song of 2023

[@rudellpellito6761]

Wow! Love!

[@mwemajuma214]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@tacoreibrown6560]

imagine this song being using a teen coming of age movie STAY WITH MEEEEE!!!!!!

[@divnelis3289]

What a time to be alive. This song is so good. I LOVE IT!!!

[@ravhenreyes7520]

WOW I LOVE THIS SONG

[@thomasmahr3859]

Ähhh, I love it! Thank you for this perfect song

[@hannajandrasek9833]

Beautiful😍

[@lucyakemann7453]

Omg this song is so good. ❤

[@chadmoretti9957]

Yup definitely going to be my first dance, you truly captured the way love is nowadays 💕

[@b61mp]

what a beautiful song. wow!

[@johnjurkin8256]

This is a beautiful song. It got me crying

[@emilylarimore127]

I love love love this song ❤

[@ximenarose1054]

It's so beautiful! You did amazing!!❤❤❤

[@86pureangel]

I love this thank you

[@sealinredshoes]

Yyess, this song made my day !

[@spence7756]

Absolute Perfection ❤

[@talia2881]

This song is fire 🔥😍 absolute loveee

[@mehaksharma4730]

Love this song

[@aoi394]

New favorite j maya song, hands down. I will be singing this on repeat for at least a week!!!! You’ve outdone yourself, this is absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@j.mayamusic]

this means the world to me :)

[@blackmamba8918]

J. Maya you are on Survivor 45.... Wow

[@henriquequeiros4917]

Just found this song from Instagram reel, and the feels are so strong! Beautiful melody amazing lyrics! Thank you so much ! Best song ever!🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@nataliaswan7013]

Your music always brings me to tears ❤❤❤

[@EmmelyHarryettUhlmann-wr1nt]

Thx for giving Our feelings words❤

[@allyssasuzu_uwu4912]

AMAZING QUEEN 😆😍❤️👑

[@tacoreibrown6560]

no like this is a SERVE your voice is PHENOMENAL

[@pekachew83]

this song makes me want to get married just to walk down the isle to it

[@orfeassiozos1575]

The power in your voice in the 2nd and 3rd time you sing the chorus makes me so emotional!! Brb daydreaming about the perfect romance while listening to this song 😍😭

[@j.mayamusic]

[@goponthekabulivlogs2023]

One Day You'll Be Gonna Viral 💖💖💖💖❤

[@haerang5359]

Amazing song as always, thanks for releasing it on my birthday

[@silkevandijk1829]

Happy birthday!🎉

[@mysticgem4797]

Oh I’m in love with this 😍I’d love to do a cover for this one day, and also sing it for my future love

[@katho3852]

Nice Song💗✨

[@anxious_mushroom]

Your song writing is literally my Hiraeth. ❤

[@ana-mariarios5258]

SLAYED BURNED THE HOUSE DOWN ATE LEFT NO MULTIVERSE

[@xXMkThunderXx]

My Spotify suddenly suggested me this today and I have to say this song is just so fantastic! I wish you the best! Thanks for such a beautiful song!!!

[@tacoreibrown6560]

you weren’t gonna get it the first time but by that third time you’re gonna be like WOAH.

[@aparajithajayaram4419]

This is that song ! For me...

[@ElysiumTigress]

My fiancée and I are using this as our first dance song!!!!❤❤❤

[@kiwibirbsarethebest5656]

awww that's so cute!

[@raamblings]

WOOOOOOOOOO🎉

[@esey0111]

This could be an after song for The Happiest Girl 😭😭😭😭😭

[@Steve-pn7xv]

She’s on survivor 45. Good luck J Maya

[@phillydisco]

Nice tune. Congrats on making it onto Survivor!

[@emelinegillissen6980]

💜

[@briannablanchard]

Ahhhhh

[@soulsweetdreams2451]

Just found you threw Instagram, absolutely love your song ❤

[@wtfwhy-ht7qy]

OMG ITS BEAUTIFUL your style is kinda like Lana del Rey it's awesome

[@ingridvanger2889]

We need a multifandom for this ❤😊

[@nataliaswan7013]

Saving this song for a private last dance😢😢😢☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@larter1290]

Shouldn't be voted out on day 13. She should've write Emily name during the 1st voting.

[@LexxLoveTalkiishShow]

Song is amazing. But the visuals need more work I feel like it could've been way better. But other than that I love the song it's beautiful and you can actually sing J. #survivor brought me here ❤

[@sethgondwexplosive9921]

Why isnt she Mainstream 🥵🥵

[@melrobin15]

is that J.Maya from Survivor45?

[@M2zz0]

no

[@brains76]

it’s not trust me

[@SpidaCards]

Who else came here after watching her on Survivor?

[@M2zz0]

she wasnt on survivor she was on big brother

[@brains76]

True

[@neve6759]

🤌🏻

[@dinglebear]

I feel like you would do better with upbeat songs cause this sounds amazing

[@bluectessa3578]

shrek and fiona?

[@ianrobertslater]

That camera work making me feel sick

[@resiliencevideos]

anyone else thought this was mia khalifa on the trailer lmao

[@Ramifications537]

🤣

[@heyitskishor]

WINNER OF SURVIVOR SEASON 45 😁

[@Tryce523]

no

[@heyitskishor]

@@Tryce523 BYE

[@Wolf_on_the_Loose]

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