***Disclaimer… I know, it’s actually Tuesday. I claim brain fog.***
God, this is a gorgeous song. And yes, it’s true. Ann Wilson is guesting alongside David Draiman and Disturbed. Wow. Two massive voices in rock. I wish I had been able to find a live track showing the two singing together. The thought of hearing them in concert gives me goosebumps. If I ever find one- believe me, you’ll be the first to hear of it! Until then, this one will have to do.
Both of these singers are true artists. Draiman’s baritone voice ranges from E♭1 – F♯5 and he can croon, scream, and growl. It’s one of the most interesting and unique voices in metal today- very distinctive. Ann Wilson has ruled the airwaves with her rich, full powerful C3 – E6 lyric soprano for decades. I’ve seen Heart live and she is no joke. You can FEEL her voice. Thus far age does not seem to affecting her pipes. She’s 72, but you would never know it. (Draiman is 50.) She has the distinction to be the first guest artist on a Disturbed album as this song is featured on their 8th offering, Divisive (debuted Dec 3rd, 2022).
The piece is moody, dark, and lovely, a black swan of a song. It’s a beautiful capsule on the inevitable self reflection, introspection, the remorse and regret that comes at the end of a relationship, even if ending it was the right and necessary thing to do. Right doesn’t mean easy and necessary doesn’t mean without pain. Sometimes we have to amputate a limb in order to live, that doesn’t mean that we won’t be changed forever by the loss or ache for the missing piece for the rest of our lives. The song captures that pain-filled time when it seems impossible to live without the other person, even though you are tearing one another to shreds. Thankfully, time passes, people heal, and the sun shines once more on two lives moving forward.
