WILLOW - symptom of life

[@fullduck97]

WILLOW is so creative with her musical direction, but we're not giving enough credit to her producers for the amazing instrumentals

[@Divineeauraa]

love when producers and artists synchronizeeeee🫶🏿

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@daniellejohnson6422]

WOW!!!!!!

[@dejavually]

She tries hard but just doesn’t do it for me I’m sure she had her team

[@ConstanceForewood]

Nope ...can't

[@LydianMelody]

THANK YOU for reminding the world that catchy songs can have musical complexity, and reminding music geeks that complex music can still be catchy.

[@AjoNYC]

💯💯💯

[@AskFanatiq]

Seriously this should be the #1 comment.

[@ryanpangilinan5803]

This 100!!!

[@corasundae]

Don't think music geeks ever thought that complex music can't be catchy.

[@AlexNiedt]

Exaaaactly. Brilliant song

[@lisagarcia115]

The alt/pop rock, r&b and jazz influences on this track are so crazy it’s like sounds from all her best songs from her best era’s MASTERPIECE

[@makiyahgrimes451]

It’s literally a perfect mix/balance of all the things! So hard to do but i love it.

[@hao9508]

jazz fusion for real. She put everything in it

[@10MilliJay]

She Need To Help Jaden Out With His Music 😂

[@pantzdaju937]

I think its called math rock genre

[@tokool4u935]

Sounds like an epic anime intro song

[@taylorvolleberg]

I'm a metal head and this is just gorgeous. The modulations and her vocal control is incredible. THIS is good pop music.

[@betterworld2958]

THIS is definitely not pop...lots of Jazz influence moreso I'd say. Even some joni mitchell story telling vibe.

[@Avi-qn1sm]

Yooo same here! \m/

[@NewWorldFungus]

Metal head here also. Sometimes, you need a palate cleansing from all the blast beats. Check out 'First Aid Kit', if you haven't already. I'm sure you would appreciate for the same reasons.

[@jpen3211]

I could almost hear A Perfect Circle in this

[@divinecomedian2]

This ain't pop

[@newpianotutorials]

Honestly, I think this is the best song I've heard so far this year. When I saw it was Willow Smith, I had to do a double take - but that's my fault I guess for being ignorant of her music - I had no idea she was so gifted. Looking forward to seeing what else she has made if this is anything to go by.

[@Jjordynx3]

If this is your first time listen to her, pls go back on her albums they are sooooooo good

[@lisafraser3]

If you like this listen to her song alone. The arrangement is phenomenal

[@kiwi9921]

🙋🏾‍♀️ Guilty

[@Cha--OPINIONS]

Willow has real good music you need to go listen

[@jadenicole0404]

Some songs I recommend of hers are alone, curious/furious, why, come home, lonely road, time machine, and gajendra.

[@sheloveswilby]

this is one of the most unique songs I've heard in the past decade. really.

[@edvaldokada5179]

Preach 🤌🏾✨

[@phillybertful]

She loves what she’s doing-no argument there. But she’s no phenomenal singer

[@fullduck97]

There's a lot of unique songs that this song borrowed elements from, you just probably didn't hear them cause they're not mainstream

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@shadytrippy3485]

Yeah right, it's like wannabe cage the elephant with the indie from a Regina Spektor with a Courtney ,,Terra Naomi

[@michellehubbard8865]

I love that she's in a space where she can be a real ARTIST.

[@breanna1346]

YES omg

[@anotherinternetidiot6300]

Makes me realize how much having to work "a real job" has changed me. I used to art for a living, but the poverty became unbearable.

[@juliandeville3806]

Exactly what I thought. She's an authentic artist. Breaking down stereotypes and showing .capacity for creativity that includes so many different sounds.

[@cesarmunoz8263]

For real, she is talented... but god money helps a ton.

[@purposepit7473]

how hard is it for her to be in a space to be a 'real artist' when she has multi-millionaire parents with connections? while everyone else has to slave away at a job or are forced to attend college in hopes of upward mobility, she gets to 'explore' herself musically without a care in the world. she speaks of 'existential concepts' without having never known what is was like to go hungry, worry about finances, or wonder how she's going to come up with $$ for studio time.

[@oreoyeliab]

I’m 60 years old and it’s rare for me to embrace any music that’s put out there these days, but I found myself listening to “Wait a Minute” and became interested in who Willow was as an artist. Of course, I knew who she was, but I never bothered to listen to her music because I only listen to old stuff…from the 60s and 70s, but this young woman is so mega talented that I can’t get enough of her music!!! This new album, “empathogen”, is just absolutely perfect!!! If this album doesn’t win a Grammy for Album of The Year, then something is definitely wrong here!!! Best of luck to this extraordinary young artist and I am a solidified fan!!!

[@axolotl8694]

have you heard / seen Esperanza Spalding's "12 Little Spells"? strong esperanza vibe in this song.

[@oreoyeliab]

@@axolotl8694I have not. But I will check it out! Thank you!!

[@zyangquelyn]

I'm 78yrs and ditto. Wait a Minute caught my ear also.❤😊

[@JudiVentress]

Your sentiments resonate with me perfectly. ❤

[@blancalunavictoria1533]

I'm 60 and I like what I hear from this beautiful girl!!! something different!

[@naomm8832]

she has that beautiful energy around her and you can feel it in her music, the production, the vocals

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@deborahsmith8421]

Beautiful 😍❤️❤️

[@mxclark1]

Totally agree❤her!!!!

[@florazul5240]

I agree

[@toofar2real]

She's Willow Smith, she's surrounded be yes men/women, so everything she does the reaction is "Yes, omg that's amazing." Which is why the music sounds like this

[@Booker.Z.Watching-tons]

she's got the type of talent that will allow people to forget her family tree and just indulge in her art. rare considering she is who she is.

[@cooldebt]

No pun intended I presume (sorry)

[@Booker.Z.Watching-tons]

all puns always intended @@cooldebt 😁ahaha

[@kashaka0934]

Smh yall kill me

[@cassandravanosdol139]

Agree she is talented

[@ianna2321]

Ridiculous. She’s who she is BECAUSE of her family tree. Her entire family is extremely talented. All self made successful artist. The rest is all BS.

[@TajahCooksandActs]

Willow is AN ARTIST. Her music is explorative and ever-evolving. As a listener, I just feel blessed to bear witness to her musical metamorphosis in real time😌

[@kemzyacco5629]

Cudnt have said it better

[@albourindiaye502]

EXACTLY

[@kternovan]

she is amazing!! she is definitely not stuck in a certain type of music.....love her artistry!!

[@jasminejoseph4704]

Same

[@TajahCooksandActs]

@@kemzyacco5629 I appreciate that😊

[@EnjoyingLife2024]

"When suffering wants to see the light...we gotta decide how to heal it..." Powerful words. TY, Willow!🔥🫶🫰

[@corypalmer5495]

This song was so refreshing because it doesn't sound like anything else out right now, yet it was still fun to listen to.

[@Regenold-o4y]

Kayla ❣️ Marke is similar to WS

[@msdarlislinnvanb9819]

exactly it was fun, upbeat and felt good to hear

[@thestrangemanreturns]

wrong, listen to more music LOL

[@prodbyvessel4318]

It sounds like you're talking about only listening to a specific mixture of music that's currently being released, but this is a genre that's been made for a very long time you just have to listen to more music

[@quiananibigigwe9213]

This is what I neeeed

[@zamariahenry2644]

im glad that she found the genre that truly fits her.

[@JorgePerozalikesbread]

YES, everything find their place

[@Whostolemy]

She has many genres stop boxing

[@ashlouw5350]

Well the phase / box she's in now compliments her beautifully. ❤

[@brandonsandoval9890]

Tf you mean? She made her own genre lol

[@1Samuel1524]

She does it well.

[@Naptural85]

This is… gorgeous. My ears are so happy. Willow, I’m a fan. 🙌🏾❤️

[@desyncghostzz3130]

Stop the cappuccino

[@Dontbeahypocrite5]

Have you listened to feel like a bird? It's a masterpiece. She is seriously under rated.

[@ajgiel]

OMG NAPTURAL! ❤️❤️❤️ Hope your hair journey is going well 💯💪🏾

[@n.hunter6666]

Im a fan, too!

[@n.hunter6666]

@@Dontbeahypocrite5 , one of my favs

[@jaimeflor4181]

I’m glad Rick Beato did a video about this song! I wouldn’t have heard it otherwise. This is quite good all around, especially the rhythm and the melody.

[@OfficialStevenCravis]

Same here!

[@idle_animator]

me too

[@TheLegendaryDoc]

Yep! Thanks Rick!

[@Freq412]

Yep!

[@tommygharris1963]

Ditto

[@Spitty95]

Nahhhhh this song is crazy. Crazier to think we first heard Willow's music like almost 15 years ago. And somehow she's still pushing herself to grow and try new things

[@jazzenriquez9827]

The way I absolutely forgot about the iconic Whip My Hair until reading this comment!! 🤯 time flies !

[@lloydwright3661]

She was 9 when that song was released so not really surprising her music is still evolving, she's only 23 it will evolve more no doubt...

[@kathykatherine874]

I agree with you 💯 % . Willow needs to grow and mature in vocal cords. You can't give her higher potential b/c of her parents. If she was an ordinary singer like so many others on VOICE and other non celebrity talent shows. So many singers sing nicely, but Willow voice needs stronger process in vocal cord range. She sounds like she is singing from the back of her throat. Her voice isn't fully developed. Yes, I watched VOICE, WHO HAS TALENT etc... You actually have people who can sang, sing, plus song 🎵 🎶 another artist with perfectly arranging vocal cords hitting those notes that Willow can't do. You actually have singers who can sing w/o music background. Sorry Willow, but Nah.

[@NickDeWayne]

What's crazier is Ice Spice and Willow were born the same year.

[@ReluctantGarbageCollector]

​@@kathykatherine874 this is just a different style of music that you probably don't prefer. She is singing beautifully and sung all this life recently even better. There are so many deceptively complicated things she does with her voice singing live that many "sangers" would probably struggle with. All music does not need to sound the same.

[@reneeharrison3918]

The percussion is outstanding, love the pauses, the arrangement..All the instruments & Willows vocals amazing!!!!

[@tizz.89]

It's incredible . Piano just settles it all so perfectly to

[@nanjacks913]

Yes!

[@reynardmhlahlo9864]

The keys, the bass, the drums, the vocals, the dynamics, the harmony....... breathtaking!🙌🏼

[@fionakiely3505]

And the 7/4 in the verse!

[@reynardmhlahlo9864]

@@fionakiely3505 such a flex🤌

[@sdseals2076]

I love the shape of her eyes.

[@fyreal9123]

Her eyes are so beautiful, especially the shape of them.

[@grassu8156]

​@@fyreal9123 sounds like a serial killer obsessing over a specific body part of his/her victims

[@fyreal9123]

@@grassu8156 lol ok buddy

[@Kenyas]

A true Flower Child✨️

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@pamulahwilliams1744]

​@@ayoolukoga9829Alrighty then ❤...Message Received. 😇😇🎉🎉🫡🫡.

[@ConstanceForewood]

No ...not flower child

[@NouNejm-tx9lr]

this song is an absolute masterpiece. I am beyond shook

[@SunniDae333]

SAME! My husband played this for me last night without showing me who it was and I thought it was Amy Lee from Evanescence! Willow is so incredibly talented

[@noyourewrong599]

thanks to Mohini Dey on bass

[@brilily6648]

This arrangement deserves a grammy 😢 this is beautiful

[@oO1723]

YES!

[@GORGEOUSPRETTY]

For real

[@matts6272]

This is some seriously avant-garde jazz/R&B/funk fusion and I'm here for every note.

[@jayman691]

The cadence, the selected flow, the tone. Jeez Louise . This is incredible .. SO beautiful. Out of this world creativity

[@JalaniClarke]

Yessss

[@francescopaolociampone]

To whoever is listening to this song now, wherever you are.... Sending you love, peace, healing and all good wishes. May your life be good❤

[@SharonAvery]

Back at cha ❤sending love & peace ✌️ your way too

[@black_nebula]

Namaste ❤

[@zekealexandershow]

Same to you!!!

[@theartifactmythos7465]

Thank you. Wishing you well too!

[@UltraVanKrome-fk4ci]

Mo’ Uvit , Love to you with our pilot @willow smith ! I never would’ve guess the young swan 🦢 would’ve took a beautiful blossoming path , she is what the world is missing ! A genius she is

[@ramonzit]

this bass is absolutely stunning

[@treetopvideo]

mohini dey

[@donniestinson1622]

I'm 60 And You Just Knocked Me Over The Head With This One. Most Definitely Grammy Worthy Material. Excellent Song Willow! ❤

[@fionakielyk]

Hearing 7/4 in a pop song is class 🤌

[@hannahvillasis]

Can’t wait to hear more of what she creates

[@Marta1Buck]

Absolutely

[@IkeOg]

lol hearing it is easy but seeing your comment that you know what 7/4 is, is the cool thing

[@notesofnara]

@@IkeOg most don't. i love it.

[@opebabalola]

Odd time signatures are so cool once you understand them. Hopefully more stuff like this comes around in pop going forward

[@nameisamine]

Some people don't have the ear to appreciate how amazing this production is. It's complex rhythmically, melodically, harmonically, it's switching up time signatures. Imho it's operating on a slightly higher vibration to what we’re hearing on top 40 radio. I don’t know if radio would even want to play this

[@StellaNormandy]

It's another song on the radio u listen to unvoluntarily. U don't remember the lyrics and u don't know who's singing.

[@nameisamine]

@@StellaNormandy i haven’t heard this on the radio yet once

[@StellaNormandy]

@@GetOnMyHypeJPthis is an AI, Mashup, 5 min production song.

[@Emile.gorgonZola]

@@StellaNormandygo back to school

[@jaredfieseler6654]

@@StellaNormandyall you're doing is making it clear you have no musical background at all

[@Actuallyusefulthings]

Again, I love this composition because it feels modern but you can also hear that its using other musical theory other than what is most common in main stream songs. Its a good balance and I hope this song reaches more people.

[@ZedP]

David Bennett Piano brought me here. Amazing song, congrats!

[@GiuseppeSan]

Same, well done!

[@Joe_from_Rio]

Same !

[@michaelwilliams-owolabi8365]

me too, it's crazy

[@tacofacefart]

Same

[@jjhaya]

Even the first 10 seconds was epic that I knew I had to check this out after watching his video of it.

[@brandonivoryx]

This may be her most mature song yet... sonically, vocally, melodically. The chorus also

[@Gnurklesquimp2]

Did not think id arrive at a point in life where i wanna hear a 3way collab between willow, paramore and jill scott

[@Creyole]

I don’t know who paramore is but I could definitely get behind Willow and Jill Scott!

[@tamekathomas7611]

Well dang. The trio I didn't know I needed.

[@Skt.x]

​@@Creyole Pleaseee go listen to Paramore 😩😩😩😩 one of my fave bands back in the day

[@chelseaprice5588]

I was thinking this song gives Hayley Williams' Petals for Armor vibes lol

[@ShaniaBell]

That would be amazing

[@Stratocaster42]

Utterly stunning. I never expected Willow Smith to be the person that made my ears wake up to new music again after not hearing something special for so long. Brilliant

[@TheLegendaryDoc]

Same feeling here.

[@Freq412]

Willow hasn't come up on my prog/fusion complexity radar until just now. I'm blown away, she's changed my whole outlook on what's to come from young musicians.

[@averyspottswood9255]

There’s something so nostalgic but new and current about this.

[@figgettit]

its giving 90s realness pm dawn tori amos jeff buckley own lane realness

[@cacaucomchocolate]

that's the comment i've been looking for. felt the same! it reminds me of 90s/2000s videoclips I would watch on mtv

[@chanyoung3725]

Yes!!!

[@wheatbread2002]

Reminds me of Incubus...

[@Cassandraann111]

@@wheatbread2002yes!!! I've been trying to figure it out, definitely Incubus but possibly something more that I can't put my finger on 🤔

[@babybop9817]

this entire arrangement, so dynamic, so beautiful, THIS WILL BE HER BEST PROJECT FOR SURE.

[@theresamalone3704]

This is pure joy to my 67yr old ears 🎶 I love the jazz influence, took me back to the 70s! My generation grew up with AMAZING artists nd Willow can definitely hold her position, always evolving yet stayn true to her art her gifts, obviously she has a great team of musicians nd producers nd I'm here for all the magic! TY 💜

[@Powhart]

Why aren't we talking about this song every single second we have a chance to talk about it? I can't remember when I've heard something so freaking fresh and clever

[@mcerruti77]

I am...

[@ElektronikGirlEpic]

Check out Imogen Heap, Frou Frou- Must be Dreaming. Toro y Moi for more like this.

[@mcerruti77]

@@ElektronikGirlEpic totally agree. However this has a more complex structure in terms of bass and drums. Imogen is a godess for sure, her genesis with froufrou is amazing. Toro and moy is something else. Great taste and culture you have. ❤️

[@mcerruti77]

@@ElektronikGirlEpic mac miller with thundercat!

[@ElektronikGirlEpic]

@mcerruti77 if you know any other 7/4 7/8 tracks with this type of sound I'd love to hear it! It's such an awesome time signature. Polyrhythm by Perfume is one other pop song with a mold-break that I know of.

[@Herbert5812]

I fell in love with willow when I heard the album “the 1st” and realized how meaningful the lyrics were. She has the soul of a philosopher, a spiritual seeker, someone who’s truly devoted to find meaning in this deep ocean we call life. And to put that in her music is a big act of courage and truthfulness in a world that is becoming more and more artificial and vain. As a Brazilian, I hope to watch your concert somewhere here in the near future. I love you.❤ thank you for your art ❤

[@jackdlamini5919]

Well said. 🤌🏾

[@cherrylenebruins6521]

There it is, I couldn't have said it better ! You are right .

[@dezydream6472]

Willow is simply brilliant. Her voice, style & name suits her. A unique human that deserves more recognition.

[@copacopa1013]

I truly cannot get over this vocal performance.

[@florazul5240]

She’s getting better and better ❤

[@nicoleroberts7171]

Amazing isn't it! Exquisite

[@axolotl8694]

this song is ingenious. her tiny desk concert is fire. holy cats... we have a real artist on our hands.

[@LITTLE-830]

She just did a Tiny Desk Concert. AWESOME

[@AndreaCarrilloAmaro]

Lives were changed

[@peppepop]

Totally amazing

[@kingboo730ify]

I PASSED IT UP ILL GO LISTEN TO

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

I THINK SHE'S GOING TO DO A BIG DESK CONCERT SOMETIME NEXT MONTH BUT I'M NOT SURE EXACTLY WHEN.

[@QuestionToAI]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6mY4SHeriBbKc&ab_channel=NPRMusic

[@sonnyvegax]

This song sounds like it would be the outro of an anime. I love it.

[@_IsadoraSilva]

For real

[@jubiterr]

my thoughts exactly! it's the detuned piano and "skippy" drums

[@The.Jace.Perspective]

OMG...it does!!❤❤❤❤

[@samukelephiri6310]

Yes, while I was listening to it it reminded me of one the Tokyo Ghoul intro/outro.

[@leekeith22]

IKRRR

[@luisfelipebassanes]

THAT HIGH NOTE OMG

[@DevotedDisciple-x]

The rest was interesting for fellow gaizers and yard flares.

[@Healer_392]

Oh my God 😢❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AntonioRubenArt]

The vocals, the beat in 7, the chord progression the melody, everthing is so heart touching and perfekt done ....incredible

[@drosophilamelanogaster3957]

The only incredible thing here is Auto Tune.

[@AntonioRubenArt]

@@drosophilamelanogaster3957 Just as you want

[@whatdidyoupay8429]

@@drosophilamelanogaster3957 And Midi.

[@jarvistalent9585]

I am so happy to hear her blend all her influences. Rock,folk, alternative, and soul.🤌🏾💅🏾❤️

[@nenokedoken885]

It's so beautiful

[@marieeggleston4864]

There's some Kate Bush sounds in there to me

[@florazul5240]

R&B as well Some of the runs, yes Ma’am ❤

[@nanjacks913]

A mixture of just great music.

[@moneymay1355]

Let's face it, Rock as in really Rock music wasn't for her, she didn't like the fans and the fans didn't like her, so it's great that she's doing what's her real self, pop music.

[@stxlaxPP]

The song is composed very well. The composers of the song are Brad Oberhofer (piano), Asher Bank (drums), Willow Smith, and Chris Greatti for anyone wondering. Edited to add Greatti thanks to @AJM11011

[@kentbyron7608]

thank you so much for that! I was wondering!👏👏👏👏🌞

[@bluecafe509]

Sounds like an Incubus song.

[@stxlaxPP]

@@bluecafe509 I can hear it. Thanks for the reminder to get back into Incubus! 😎

[@AJM11011]

how're you forgetting the main man chris greatti

[@stxlaxPP]

@@AJM11011 my bad! Fixed

[@SuspiciousMind28]

Willow is a breath of fresh air. She's unlike any artist out there. Love her voice and songs. ❤

[@Starblazer2067]

Willow Smith is flying under the the radar as a amazing talent

[@monsieurG_]

it's for the best !

[@DamienLavizzo]

Not anymore lol

[@greghenrikson952]

She's on the radar now, and NORAD is rocking.

[@stxx1982]

I never ever thought i would like a Willow song., but this is seriously some transcendent music. This song is amazing 💗💗💗

[@maddiemover5894]

Her voice is so unique , I love the musical direction she’s gone in.

[@ProtectTheBlack-W]

She looks alot like her mom Jada

[@marksolano2348]

She literally just laid there and it was incredible.

[@GoddessNykkiNichole]

we can thank the director for that aspect. and her mama nem who made her so gorgeous.

[@TheSinlessAssassin]

title of your sextape!

[@360.Tapestry]

i mean... she's one of my biggest celebrity crushes... she's got that nala energy all over

[@kjchris0528]

Relatable tune

[@shamsnahas1694]

I almost cried hearing this for the first time, it’s been a really long time since I’ve heard something unique and different, it’s been a while, lately I’m just rediscovering old music because i feel like nothing new is as good, but this, this restored my passion towards music again, u talking about feasting your eyes, while I’m feasting my ears and mind with this, u probably ain’t reading this, but, thanks Willow

[@lilachavez1173]

Check out Jacob Collier. You might like his music.

[@lgolem09l]

Next check out the newer stuff from Knower and Louis Cole. Mindblowing songs.

[@andria8279]

@@lilachavez1173I LOVE HIM AND THAT SONG “Feel” OMG

[@tiasmith8189]

Omg sameeeeee😫😫💕

[@IzzySavides]

My arrangements may not be as good as Willow's but I just released an EP under my name that I think you would like. I am accidentally creating a new genre and if you're looking for something unique I think you will find it in my music. It's under "Izzy Savides"

[@DeShawnHatcher]

i AM OBSESSED WITH THIS WHOLE ALBUM LOVE IT

[@siriusakari6729]

Willow has blossomed artistically and she is creating something beautiful and for the soul. She is not just making empty noise, her lyrics here are meaningful and with the instrumentation and her voice, melodies she is able to create a mood.

[@ayshasaleem6]

LYRICS: pushing and peeling myself out of my disguise looking at you now i am wondering who am i if i could try to take you back i couldn't define feeling absence of time knowing all is decided there's nothing here left to find the story's all in my mind pushing and peeling the layers that cover my mind looking into the shadow now i notice the light magic is real when you see it inside you decide it's like a snake shedding skin creating life to begin and all you know has vanished again transcending virtue and sin feast my eyes on lower things while beauty is a symptom of life gotta decide if i'm gonna see it why feast our eyes on lower things when suffering is craving the light gotta decide how we’re gonna heal it why feast my eyes on lower things while beauty is a symptom of life gotta decide if i'm gonna see it why feast our eyes on lower things when suffering is craving the light gotta decide how we’re gonna heal it why yeah gotta decide how we’re gonna feel it i am trying to find out gotta know that life is fragile gotta know but gotta go i stood in awe inside a temple of a god i didn't know wanna go find the one who understands why we wait for pain to change us to let me know that life is fragile it's like a turtle in sand making way to the ocean almost meeting the end because the birds are in motion feast my eyes on lower things while beauty is a symptom of life gotta decide if i'm gonna see it why feast our eyes on lower things when suffering is craving the light gotta decide how we’re gonna heal it why feast my eyes on lower things while beauty is a symptom of life gotta decide if i'm gonna see it why feast our eyes on lower things when suffering is craving the light gotta decide how we’re gonna heal it why yeah gotta decide how we’re gonna feel it i am trying to find out

[@maytejackson9651]

I like how when she says "transparently" the music like smoothly shifts to the music for transparent soul while she says it. That's mad cool 😭

[@Akalemwa98]

Was looking for this commment i heard it too🤭😍😍

[@Akalemwa98]

No problem @haladitheman

[@dirfrops]

There is so much imagery in the lyrics. Groove makes me have it on repeat. I’m 49 and normally an 80s rock, 90s grunge. Oh. And Whitney. Can’t stop thinking about the GOAT. Folk, Jazz, but this. Jeesh. She is textbook perfect. PERFECT!

[@Czarewich]

Never in a million years did I think I'd unironically love a willow smith song. This sounds like peak radiohead or something. Every bit of it is just so good, it's groovy and complex but accessible, has good lyrics, catchy, like legit it's a good song.

[@kurohyatogami5665]

Willow's sound is just a massive contrast to a vast majority of the industry and it's such a breath of fresh air. I can listen to her all day.

[@KokoMoorad]

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[@devoneking]

She has matured into such a good artist. I love how she has made the effort to create herself out of her mind’s eye. I adore that.

[@GodGotYou212]

She's always had a distinct style of her own 💕

[@DameishaBean]

This is refreshing in comparison to what's become of the industry. This girl refreshingly has her own style. She is a rare musical flower. Be excited about her future projects. She has a classic sound. This is good music, the kind that made you search for an album after one listen. Keep doing yo thing girl. Thank you for keeping it classy.

[@terecitalee3986]

Wow, a star WILLOW with her own unique style.

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@alias4506]

Yessssss I’m ready for this genre of music and a Alt/ rock / indie black singer eraaaaa

[@ladykay5595]

This young lady is pure talent!!! I appreciate the fact that she leads with her talent and don't use tons of sex appeal.

[@shadytrippy3485]

Keep my comment out my phoneee

[@bluebestfriend]

doesn't** and not using sex appeal isn't something to praise. you either use it or you don't ...

[@Hideotic]

@@bluebestfriendSex appeal with modesty.

[@williamwilliams1368]

I would say she barely uses sex appeal in general, there’s elements of romance but definitely not sex appeal

[@andreasolinasharp7168]

My face troughout the whole song: 😮 As a musician I've never ever felt like this for a song, this is such an unreal, golden piece of beauty

[@melanoxable]

This has a 90's alternative touch to it

[@MzVixen05]

Like a baby Bjork vibe

[@magellenic]

Yeah also some Tori Amos

[@AddBowIfGirl]

Yes. Fiona Apple, Tori Amos, and hints of Bjork.

[@crowing3886]

Yall just be saying anything 😂

[@beejj6190]

She's got it all in there. Vocal melody start off like Tove Lo 'Bitches', a few Janelle Monae flourishes, Bjork, Bush, lol. #lovely

[@sincitymut]

Her versatility is absolutely amazing! She's soo blessed with talent.

[@iDoqz]

amazing use of 7/4, and i love the major chord in the main piano riff. this song is fantastic!!

[@Alenaexists]

“find the one who understands why we wait for pain to change us” This line hits so close to home, especially now. People crave the pain that brings communities together. People crave sympathy, not empathy. Yet, once we fall into a state of depression, our minds are warped. We asked the world to cry for our pains, yet the only ones left crying is ourselves. Willow, this song is pure artistry. It transcends the limit of modern pop, and it’s a joy to dissect your fruitful lyrics ❤

[@MelissaThompson432]

Even in exercise, the way you build muscle is to literally break the muscle fibers and wait for them to repair. It is the repair that makes them strong.

[@jsc2991]

I love how she is just in her own lane. No forced agendas just straight from her heart and w.e she is feeling. Willow keep doing your thing a true artist

[@SinisterB1scuits]

Her tone is truly ethereal! ✨️🖤✨️

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@ThatFlamingFroggo]

She really is growing into her sound, and I'm here for every new chapter.

[@TajahCooksandActs]

I like how she's diving head first instead of dipping a toe in to gauge her listeners' reception. Willow is committed to refining her sound regardless of the direction it takes her.

[@spalekralj]

2:35 this part. Wish it lasted longer. IDK what the fck she said, but that shit was amazing. Like she floated on the instrumental.

[@user38211]

Willow effortlessly flows through different eras and genres. I hope I can see her live soon 🤎

[@Thelonew0lfessb]

Here here

[@AsianBrownie]

This song has that etheral vibe. I'm in love with Willow's voice 😍

[@bryanlyricsbbm]

her voice is so freaking hypnotic now. its crazy

[@green-host9666]

I love the avant-garde nature of Willow’s Empathogen album. What a sensation ❤

[@hellyan35867]

Middle aged woman here, just discovered Willow. She is so fresh anb unexpected. Love this song so much!

[@CrushOnFire13]

😱😱😱 Starseed Willow!! 🪷🤯✨ this song sounds like what my happy place feels like! Out on my family ranch, smoking 🍀and doing yoga, singing and communing with the universe and forest spirits 🌳🧚‍♀️ I lost that home but it is my happy place in my heart and the melodies in the beginning, sound like what it feels like when the wind is blowing through the trees and they talk to each other!Is plant music an inspriation for you?? Yk those new devices you clip on to plants and hear their electic currents as music 😊

[@SedaTekeci]

After reading this comment immediately I remembered alanis morisette's utopia song. Same feeling really.

[@Savedatlastt]

1) John 3: 1-4 we must be born again. Why? Roman's 5: 12 -19 due to original sin 2) John 1:29 Jesus came to take away the sin of the world. Problem for man is one sin thro Adam 3) How to be born again? 1st Corinthians 15: 1- 4 thro the gospel of Salvation 4) Ephesians 1:13 we must believe on the gospel of salvation. 5) Ephesians 2: 8 - 9 Salvation is not based on our good works. 6) Roman's 6:23 wages of sin is death, therefore Christ died on your behalf to pay a spiritual debt you inherited 7) Romans 10:17 since we are spiritually dead we are incapable of having faith, therefore faith is as a result of hearing the true word of God 8) Roman 10:9 the conclusion of what will happen once your heart believes 9. Believe with heart confess with mouth.

[@AuBgdKingSage]

the flow on that second verse is so crazy to me. I love this song

[@katiejoyyy08]

absolutely in love with this song when the whole album came out. the artist you are, willow. im so proud of you

[@bassalchemist]

I've been a metalhead for 30-35 years and as of recently I've become a bass teacher. So I've been listening to a lot more jazz and Hip-Hop lately. I think I got to say she really knocked it out of the park on this one, great track.

[@gabrielajardim]

Willow is honestly one of the most interesting pop/pop rock/alt pop artists right now. Loving this so much!

[@vincenthessler15]

Yess, I love the fact that she is kind of going into the Jazzy directions with the new music, but still keeping the pop rock influences.

[@savesoil3133]

Unique sound #SaveSoil 💚

[@ayoolukoga9829]

‭‭We hanged our harps Upon the willows in the midst thereof. Psalm‬ ‭137:2‬ ‭‭He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree. Ezekiel‬ ‭17:5‬

[@itsgoingtobeok-justbreathe4808]

Willow has tremendous talent and depth of humanity. She could have taken the easy way out, riding on her rich and famous parent's coattails, but instead she insists on being relevant in her own right and bringing something unique and needed to the table. That's hard for anyone to do, but especially when you have so many ass-kissers and yes-people and energy vampires circling all the time... to still be able to make a little space and find and express your own magic is quite the feat. I'm so grateful I get to witness her creative journey.

[@triciamuse7727]

This song blows me away. She is a gift to this earth. Omg, love her!!! And the band of girls SHE gathered for her group. Omg, her band of girls kick ass, they are so freaking talented. Watch them play....they slay, whilst willow wistles like a powerful angel.

[@sorenzzz]

And now we have 7/4 from Willow. Love these chord progressions too. Keep on going!

[@DarrenWilsonOne]

This definitely builds off of the explosive rock-sonic musicality she conjured up in her album . She really hit it out of the park with this single and has set me up with anticipation for her coming album (if there is one, as I've not seen an announcement myself, yet.) The jazz inspired riffs, the patient percussive rhythms, her heavenly, resonant vocals, and the pacing/timing of this track is a joy to behold. Had me sitting there, wondering if I were truly listening to her, or if I were day-dreaming, LOL.

[@eewilson9835]

Ya, a classically trained musician!

[@iamzaymusic]

HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT. FINALLY some REAL music! It’s SO incredibly refreshing to hear some real music that’s different from EVERYTHING you hear on the radio these days. And tbh I NEVER thought it’d becoming from WILLOW SMITH. Need the album A.S.A.P. Good lord. THANK YOU.

[@Ralphsmaster]

She has albums released, mate 😁

[@cynamon_]

so unbelievably obsessed with this song omfg

[@chrisbrown2318]

She is intensely powerful. I love her songs.

[@sadoklajmi]

Her sound is soooo unique yet still an amalgamation of a 1000 influences n that's why it ends up being so beautiful n rich n authentic

[@larrybrown4874]

I love this song and I love you Willow......I am a 63 year old man and I love your songs and your performances. Maybe I can see you perform live one day..... I live on South Carolina and a music geek ❤ and by the way....I listen to Wait a Minute all of the time......love it

[@karendickson3645]

I agree with Larry. I'm the same age group. I love Willow's energy in her songs. I love the complexity and soul and alternative blend. All ages love you and appreciate your amazing music. I also really appreciate your vocal style. I don't know which song I like more!

[@jimspace]

Best thing I’ve heard in long time

[@lampkinmedia]

What I really love about this track is that it breaks thru all boxes meaning its next level....can't put this in a box....Love it....Total freedom. Those music catagories restrict a true artist. We need more like this that goes beyond every boundary and yet it is universal like its supposed to be......this is the future of music.....write on.......love & light

[@SharmonJarmon]

I love how more artist are showing nature and hiking like Willow and SZA. it’s such a fun and peaceful thing to do

[@ErebosGR]

They're just following the rise of gorpcore fashion.

[@KRLS-Anknown]

I can't get over it. This is not a pop song. This is like. REAL music.

[@floofymuffin]

hey now, pop is real music ;)

[@TisKirran]

​@@floofymuffinI mean.. Art is subjective, but I feel like most Pop is too industrialized to be considered "good" and therefore not music to me. But again, it's all subjective

[@alessio511]

Guys, pop is just an abbreviation for the word "popular". So... yea

[@sineer]

@@alessio511 and there just so happens to be an extremely consistent way to predict how this popular music will sound

[@brownie3454]

@@TisKirran this is just not true and sounds so high horsey. i wish people would stop being snobby about music

[@melstrr564]

“Willow” is her own genre at this point. THIS- is art. You can just feel the originality and artistry oozing through this song. It’s absolutely beautiful- one of the most beautiful songs/creations I’ve ever heard. We’re all lucky to say that we got to be around to experience Willow’s music. Man I would love to sit down and talk to her one day 😆✨🤍

[@whatdidyoupay8429]

Right. Computer. Midi. AutoTune. Not playing one single instrument live. This is real art. How creative. How much effort.

[@SunniDae333]

Yes!

[@SunniDae333]

Yes!!!