Mr. Mister

by Jilian Summers, NVN

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Mr. Mister marks Jilian's first public foray into composition and lyric writing— driven by receiving news of the loss of a friend.

“The delivery was so cold and matter-of-fact—Like a simple statement, news to be expected.” Jilian says, “It happened, we acknowledged, we moved on.”

The deceptively light, cheerful single narrates the reaction of a person on the receiving end of this devastating news, as well as the emotional rollercoaster that follows.

“I lost hope, I questioned a lot, about the ‘whys’ and ‘what fors’ of life and the about the ultimate inevitability of death.”

“I didn’t find answers to my questions. Or come to a new understanding of the situation.”

Perhaps, as is the case with most things, the passage of time helped her find a way out of that mental quagmire.

In light of current circumstances and the things that are happening around the world within and without our control, Jilian hopes to create this song for souls approaching a breaking point. A reminder that they are not alone.

“Sometimes when we make our darkest selves known, someone else identifies it.” She says.
“So together, we find a way to leave the dark.”

lyrics

(Hello?)
Today came the call I’d waited for
(Hello, we’re so sorry to have to inform you, but unfortunately..)
Straight-faced they thought I could take more

What's the use ma petite precocious
When all it is, is pretentious

Mr. Mister of it all
I can’t feel love in here anymore

One step not taken to live
Easier said but only the lucky leave

What's the point ma petite precocious
When all it is is pretentious

Mr. Mister of it all
I can’t feel love in here anymore
Mr. Mister of it all
Tell me your secrets so I don’t fall

Slow down
Smell the wind
You’ll feel you're so invincible
I’m tryna be convincing
that these problems are so simple

I can take you back to a summer day
Life is more than a cutaway
Floatin’ through your dreams
I could tell you what it means
Ring me anyway I'm here to stay

credits

released February 19, 2022
Performed by: Jilian Summers, NVN
Written by: Jilian Har, Niven Raj
Producer: Edwin Wong

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Jilian Summers Singapore

Armed with an unflappable work ethic and a golden voice, she holds emotional resonance at the heart of her ethos, desiring to ignite and inspire many more from all walks of life, all while putting on a truly captivating performance.

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