Precocious sensation Maria Deirisarri has emerged from a brief recording hiatus and burst back onto the scene with her first musical release of the year, “bluejay.” A soft and deeply personal ballad, she wears her heart on her sleeve during the recording and gives listeners a glimpse into her mind and soul with this nuanced reflection of events that might only last for a moment but can linger for a lifetime.
Underscored by a soft and flowing Jazz guitar melody, the instrumental contributions of the piece have a calming and centering effect on the listener. Striking the right balance between wistful and poignant, the technical proficiency and creative direction of the artist’s creation allow us to take in the lyrical message at full value. We feel allowed to be nostalgic when reflecting on the narrative of the piece with every note played.
Themes of temporary enamoration and letting go of love define the story and create a profile of innocence as well as the sophistication of the young artist’s work and their world-building proclivities. Lines such as “Bluejay fly away, and don’t you take my heart with you. We both know it’s ok, it was coming, nothing serious was going to come through” serve as a sentimental tribute to the fragility of interpersonal connection and the vulnerability we expose ourselves to during the most formative years of our lives. With her positive outlook on embracing change, we feel inspired to live with our eyes a little more open to every opportunity for love that comes our way.
Written by Nick Gumas
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