OAKLND returns with a new, intensely personal single that will resonate with anyone who has had to walk away from a relationship. “chicago,” a moody, slow-burn collaboration with Lyncs, goes straight for the guts and unfiltered emotions of getting out of a relationship that was always going to end. The song’s tender narrative captures the bittersweet feeling of discovering a relationship has an expiration date and the mourning that follows as life marches forward without them.
“chicago” sucks you in with its neutral, atmospheric soundscape. Lync’s haunting vocals contrast nicely with OAKLND’s smooth delivery, the song at once a vulnerable acceptance. This song contemplates how time leads to the decay of love, intertwining memories with the low resolve it takes to recover and thrive. It’s a song about transformation, the emotional journey from the all-consuming heat of romance to the clear realization that it’s time to move on.
“chicago” recalls lost love, and it’s not all about what’s past. It’s about looking ahead, expanding ourselves, and stepping into a new era, even when a piece of you must stay behind. This is a track that listeners will feel, a balm for anyone who’s ever been in the same boat. With OAKLND, this transformation into strength is ever present, resulting in a genuinely brilliant release.
