Vigil
A slow, emotional Afrobeat-inspired track in the style of Libianca’s People. Gentle percussion with rim taps, soft kick, and shakers. Warm, deep bass and sparse guitar riffs. Add a handpan for a meditative, organic shimmer that accents the rhythm and gives a hypnotic, reflective quality. The vocal delivery should be intimate, confessional, and vulnerable, with a conversational tone — almost like speaking late at night. Harmonies should be subtle and airy, adding depth without overpowering. Lyrics should explore feelings of being misunderstood, reaching for connection, and hiding struggles behind a calm exterior. The mood is melancholic yet soothing, hypnotic and deeply emotional.
Vigil
A slow, emotional Afrobeat-inspired track in the style of Libianca’s People. Gentle percussion with rim taps, soft kick, and shakers. Warm, deep bass and sparse guitar riffs. Add a handpan for a meditative, organic shimmer that accents the rhythm and gives a hypnotic, reflective quality. The vocal delivery should be intimate, confessional, and vulnerable, with a conversational tone — almost like speaking late at night. Harmonies should be subtle and airy, adding depth without overpowering. Lyrics should explore feelings of being misunderstood, reaching for connection, and hiding struggles behind a calm exterior. The mood is melancholic yet soothing, hypnotic and deeply emotional.
Lyrics
You say I’m fine when I’m fading,
You play it off, but I’m breaking.
You hold me close, but your hands don’t know,
The weight I carry when the lights get low.
I don’t blame you, you mean well,
But you’re chasing shadows, can’t you tell?
You’re seeing someone I’ve never been,
Loving the mask, not the skin I’m in.
Darlin’, you’re not lookin’ at me right,
you dont see the fight inside.
I don’t need saving, don’t need a fight,
I just need you to see me through this night.
You call me strong when I’m hollow,
You fill the glass, but it’s shallow.
You try to heal what don’t need a cure,
You talk like you know, but you’re never sure.
I don’t hate you, it’s not your crime,
You’re just out of step, out of time.
I need your eyes, not sympathy,
I need you here, seeing all of me.
Darlin’, you’re not lookin’ at me right,
you dont see the fight inside.
I don’t need saving, don’t need a fight,
I just need you to see me through this night.
Take a minute, come let the silence talk,
You’ve been running so long, its time to walk.
Every word you speak seems to miss the mark,
I’m standing right here in the dark.
Darlin’, you’re not lookin’ at me right,
I’m more than the pieces you hold in the light.
I don’t need saving, I don’t need the fight,
I just need you seeing me tonight.