Ripsime’s newest single, “Shamanic Faith”, captures the rollercoaster of human emotion while depicting the sadness of loss and the longing for hope. Starting from the first beat, the song is reinforced by harsh rhythms from drum loops created by Akai and Elektron machines. These powerful beats are energized by a tense, live-recorded bass groove that prepares the listener for an emotional experience. After that are blends of lively yet haunting synths and acoustic guitar chords that provide additional texture to the piece.
The song’s lyrics are notable for their unfiltered fragility as they balance rage with a suffocating need to receive gentleness. Ripsime’s voice embodies sorrow and frustration as she addresses the audience with the emotions of feeling alienated and misunderstood. The lyrics such as ‘They wanna know who you lost’ are examples of how some words highlight the way people observe pain from afar instead of truly feeling it. It is a heartbreaking statement on how loss is seen in the modern world because people treat it as a phenomenon instead of something that truly hurts. “Shamanic Faith” transcends the boundaries of just being a song about loss, describing instead an emotional resilience that can be deeply tested during trying times. Ripsime explains the song stems from feeling frustrated with the war’s devastation and empathy deficiency of the people closest to her. The themes embedded within the song may be heavy, but there is a glimmer of hope. It captures the struggle between grief and the indomitable human soul which continues to fight for survival beautifully.
This is not an alternative electronic indie pop ballad; it is a deeply moving masterpiece. This song allows listeners to think about their own issues on an individual level while also promoting togetherness through music. “Shamanic Faith” stands true to multi-faceted emotions that stem out of pain and the desperate search to seek purpose in brokenness, whether you are captivated by the haunting melodies or the profound lyrics.
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