Just like every natural disaster leaves us with catastrophic results to handle, so ending a relationship does. It could get messy, lonely, and aching. Leanna Oki knew how to soulfully capture the aftermath of a relationship in her single that was recently released on September 30th, “It was all a lie.”
Leanna Oki is a Canadian artist who has been making music for seven years now. She sings, writes, composes, and records all her original work on her own. These years of experience were enough to build her distinct musical identity and sound. This is as “It was all a lie” sets an example for a pop ballad with atmospheric R&B flair and electronic elements to spice things up a little.
Some melodic chords open “It was all a lie,” setting the mood for a blue, poignant performance. Once Leanna Oki’s vocals mark the start of the story, it gets hard to know what to feel as she has this soothing, velvet voice, yet there’s a melancholic, heart-breaking tone wrapping it up. Her vocal delivery has no flaws! She varies with the musical styles and lyrics’ mixed emotions, offering both a vulnerable and powerful performance. I could spend all day listening to this ethereal voice and top-notch execution harmonizing with the instrumentation.
All of the elements combine to provoke that time of your life when you felt at your lowest. It doesn’t have to be a romantic relationship; you’ll just relate one way or another. The sincerity and vulnerability make you feel it all anyway and know for sure that it is a hard personal experience that has been set free through music.
The song is all about bad feelings; being lost, feeling lonely, feeling hollow, and not knowing what to do or where to go. However, I truly enjoyed listening to it countless times, till I started to sing along and vibe with the melody. Apparently, Leanna Oki has her own way of making one connect with her emotionally and musically. Hit the play button and see for yourself.