Introduction
It should be noted that the song called “Leave” by Post Malone is one of my favorite tracks by this artist. The value of this work lies not only in the excellent singing and production but also in the lyric that immediately immerses the listener in the atmosphere full of dramatism and melancholy. The purpose of this discussion is to reflect on the meaning of the song and the mood it creates.
General Impression
I appreciate the works of this artist since they embody country, grunge, hip-hop, and R&B music. Meanwhile, it is impossible to attribute such music to any particular genre as it exists at the junction of several styles, which makes this artist and his songs indeed versatile. I like the song “Leave” because it exposes the listener to beautiful singing, which is opposed to rapping. The audience finds a young man in the middle of the run from his lover: “Then I went to California / And I ain’t never coming back” (“Leave – Post Malone”).
The lyric of this work is worthy of particular attention. It is memorable due to a catchy rhyme and dramatism inherent in it. The singer makes an allusion to God to stress the feeling that has made his sacrifice himself in the relationship. He sings: “I worship since I met you / I fell down to my knees / And when no one would accept ya / Throw myself up on a cross and bleed” (“Leave – Post Malone”). Thus, the text supports the music in a remarkable way and intensifies the impression from it.
Concluding Points
The mood of the song is melancholy and calm while, at the same time, it is quite empowering. It pushes the listener to accept any concerns and regrets they have and embrace these feelings. A compilation of several instruments reinforces the mood the track creates. In particular, the atmosphere is established through the sounds of the guitar and the drums while strings add a dramatic note to it. The song ends with an emphasis on the strings to indicate that the main hero of the song has made a difficult choice and will now need to move on with his life.
Work Cited
“Leave – Post Malone.” YouTube, uploaded by DarrianMorgan. 2017. Web.