Canadian singer Lauren Spencer-Smith has released a new Christmas song entitled Single On the 25th. The tune describes a single young woman struggling with the holidays from feeling alone and not having a partner with whom to celebrate.
The music is Holiday and Pop. The song is a slow and heavy ballad that describes the sadness the holiday season can have on people. The piano also expresses the intense emotions of being single during Christmas time one has. The sound of sleigh bells contrasts their usually more upbeat tone- an interesting touch. The rhythm is intricate. The music in the chorus sounds like happy Christmas songs then; when listening more closely, the mood is straightforward. The song ends with a piano in the background.
Lauren Spencer-Smith’s voice is deep and expressive. She sounds rhythmic, in sync with the sad music. The backup singers did an incredible job conveying the mood.
The lyrics are sad and profound. The subject of loneliness during the holiday season is relatable. The song describes the struggle of not feeling jealous of others in relationships (while trying to be happy for them) and wanting to have the same thing. For many, Christmas is supposed to be joyful, but for others, it’s challenging. It describes the various popular activities couples do at Christmas in great detail. The use of freestyle poetry represents the conflicting emotions one feels when single during the holiday season.
The single Single On The 25th is available.
