D’Lee’s latest single, “Whispering Like A Yell,” is a charming country tune that leaves me feeling introspective, and nostalgic. It’s catchy, melodic, and deep with lyrical subtext. Which really works in the song’s favor. The song’s title is an ironic oxymoron just like the song itself. The soft melodic singing juxtaposed with the themes of love lost has you wanting to sing along, but mired in deep thought of your own relationships past.
The song is charming and catchy. It’s a mishmash of country, pop, and R&B. And somehow D’Lee makes that work really well. D’Lee’s vocals are powerful and emotive, and the production is slick and polished. But the real star of the song is the lyrical poetry. Lines like, “broken hearts are not for sale,” resonate with anyone who’s gone through a break up in the last decade.
The song also stands out with a unique twang. That country behind the soulful lyrics. The song crosses genres, signifying we’re all different, but we’re all the same. We’ve all hurt. We’ve all been lonely. And D’Lee sings that we are all similar in that aspect. Correctly, D’Lee croons heartbreak is not for sale.
In the end, “Whispering like a Yell” is a fun, pop country song. It’s the kind of track that will get stuck in your head and make you want to turn up the volume. But behind the catchiness is real heart. There’s an honesty in D’Lee’s lyrics that will sit with you long after the song has stopped playing.
Written by Zander Schaus
