An atmospheric and emotively impactful track from Los Angeles-based artist Rebecca Anderson, “Lay It All Down” fuses nostalgic soul and hooky R&B within a dynamic production — enamoring with string-laden mystique and compelling vocal harmonies, especially. An introspective thematic pull enamors within, acknowledging that we cannot control everything in life, and how there’s peace in letting go.
“In the process of writing ‘Lay It All Down,’ I was in a wrestle with the truth that while we have a certain amount of influence on our circumstances, there are so many things that simply require us to release our grip, give it to God and simply trust,” Anderson says. “It’s in that act of surrender that we can truly find the peace to navigate life’s journey, no matter what we may face.”
Releasing ahead of Anderson’s upcoming debut album Citizen of Heaven, “Lay It All Down” wastes no time in conveying a captivating soundscape and gripping vocal power. Spacey keys, sporadic bass, and lush synths move into Anderson’s lamenting vocal contemplation: “I know your word is true, and yet my mind keeps replaying my stresses.” The one-minute turn dazzles in its orchestral injection and sweltering “I give it back to you,” ardency — indicative of letting go of prior baggage, and laying down past stresses in favor of a renewed, invigorated beginning. “Lay It All Down” is a resonating, soulful tour-de-force from Rebecca Anderson.
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The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Soul.
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