Returning with a release that feels as raw and discomforting as it is wildly emotional and vulnerable, George Bokaris drops “Wounds,” a track made alongside the artist As Was and one that captures the unfiltered and tangible pain that comes with heartbreak in its most unashamed and purest of forms. “Wounds” does away with excessive production, leaving us with spacious, minimal arrangements that allow its mournful, contemplative tones to speak, using some delicate piano licks and string undertones.
The very first note of this track takes listeners straight into its haunting atmosphere, where every chord is a sigh and every lyric has the heaviness of lost love. Bokaris’ emotive vocal approach intermingles tangibly with the contribution by As Was, resulting in a duet that provokes chills that persist long after the track has come and gone. The distance in the production creates a space for every word to breathe, which makes the emotions feel even more devastating.
“Wounds” is simple and distinct, and it’s not all about ornate instrumentation or anthemic beats. Instead, it allows vulnerability to take the spotlight. The result is a deeply personal and broadly relatable song, addressing anyone who has ever nursed a broken heart. “Wounds.” is a whole experience that encourages listeners to take a moment with their feelings, accept their pain, and eventually find beauty in their scars.
