Sometimes we stand still because we are too scared to take a step forward. Our reasons are different; for some, maybe the past is holding them back; for others, maybe people’s negativity is tightening their well; and for most, their own ruined self-image is imprisoning them. Ethan Senger’s “Standing Still” movingly captures all these complex and vulnerable emotions and offers a push forward that many might need.
Ethan Senger is an emerging singer, songwriter, and guitarist. “Standing Still” is the title track from his sophomore EP. It’s an emotional rollercoaster that might press some wounds, but it’s definitely encouraging and inspiring. Every element of the song will touch a piece of your soul.
The single starts with moving guitar riffs that set the mood for something ethereal. Senger’s vocals are absolutely captivating! He offers such a poignant performance with his soulful vocal line. The lyrics have a perfect storytelling approach, and his singing offers the bittersweet poetry in each lyric flawlessly.
Senger is telling the story of most of us. Who didn’t let others get in their heads before? Who wasn’t afraid to take the leap? Who didn’t have scars that hurt enough to prevent them from trying again? We all have our stories. Senger mastered gathering them and expressing them through his soul-stirring vocals and heartfelt musicality.
The instrumental matches the energy of the vocals perfectly and offers the theme’s inspiring message ideally. Through the slow tempo and then moving to a more dynamic tempo, every instrument is sending the message that Senger wants it out there:
“Baby you
Gotta live your life
Don’t be scared if it feels so right”
Sincere vocals, fascinating guitar riffs, resonating drumming, and genuine lyricism are waiting for you once you hit the play button.