“DEAR BOY” BY MELINA HAZEWOOD: A MUSICAL JOURNEY INTO YOUNG LOVE AND SELF-DISCOVERY
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Have you had a moment in life where you’ve loved someone’s fake nature than the actual person? It’s not like you didn’t know their actual self, but you just didn’t love them when they were actually real with you until their fake nature kicked in. Well I’ve got this track that talks on such an experience and at just 16 years old, Melina Hazewood is already taking the music industry by storm, and her latest single “Dear Boy,” is nothing short of utter joy and excitement. It’s a song that actually sends a statement of I’m here to stay to everyone and I love it. She’s a rising star in the making but trust me, when you listen to this song, you realize how she’s got this Tatiana vibe in her that I love soo much. So tag along and let’s dive into the song.
Now this song “Dear Boy” is a beautiful song that just demonstrates Melina’s signature powerful vocals, which have already earned her acclaim. The way the song starts and pans out is magical and one you would never expect, wow, such an intriguing masterpiece. Well you may be wondering how she got discovered, it’s no surprise that her talent was recognized at prestigious events like The Golden Voices International Singing Contest in Cannes, where she got the Best Singer-Songwriter and Coup du Jury. And since then has been killing it in the industry and this track just solidifies her stay. Now here’s some fun fact, the song was originally penned in 2020, but took her time to master it to perfection and the results? This amazing work of art we have now, ringing in our ears and never stops lingering around. “Dear Boy” is a playful experience of young love, the one where you as a guy fell in love with this Cinderella and goddess you’ve imagined than her actual self. It’s like you enjoy her fake self which she did to please you rather than loving them for who they are. It’s a song that sends our a powerful message of loving people for who they are rather than some idealized versions of them. Love doesn’t work that way, it’s like you forcing them to be something else rather being themselves and now they don’t know how to let go off you.
You see them as some goddess, but in truth they aren’t , so are they gonna continue to be their fake version you’ve created or show you their real self? But the question is are you gonna stay? Are you gonna be there if they show you their authentic self? Will love them the same way? You know very well you won’t, so then what’s it gonna be? A heart break that you caused yourself, because she wanna be real with you and you know that but you love their fake nature instead. Just look at the depth of the message in here, wow, I dig the vibe really and I love the creativity in here. The track starts beautifully with her soothing vocals, then this acoustic esque strings sets in with those pop infused drums ringing through your ears and you know you’re in for a feast. The song is beautiful and magical with how it pans out. It sticks to you and gets you to feel and imagined the storyline of the song. Then you begin to ask, who’s she? Well hate to break it to you but yeah, music runs through Melina’s veins, and with a diverse range of inspirations from artist like Adele to the greats of 70s French pop such as Joe Dassin and Charles Aznavour shape her unique sound, creating a blend of modern and classic elements. What’s unique in here is how Melina candidly addresses the complexities of young love, asking the young man to love her for who she truly is rather than loving her like she’s some goddess. With its infectious melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song is sure to resonate with you throughout and keeps you entertained.
Well, Dear Boy ain’t just your regular song, it’s a masterpiece that deserves your attention. With it’s deep heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies, coupled with top notch delivery, I say this is a solid 10/10 project and indeed a must-listen. So why don’t you go ahead and give Dear Boy a good listen and discover your true self and live with it. Have a beautiful week whilst putting this on your favorite playlist and enjoy. Make sure to check her out on the links below for more;
https://www.tiktok.com/@_melinahazewood_
https://www.instagram.com/melina_hazewood/
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