SINGLE REVIEW: CHELSEY COY “TIDAL WAVE”
“Tidal Wave” is a Billie Eilish-inspired dark-pop with drastic emotional contrasts and heart-wrenching tension. Chelsey Coy’s powerful delivery of a cathartic climax blends R&B influence with a hint of indie-folk flavor.
Underneath calmness lies the power of destruction. Like tidal waves, depression can be unpredictable in its nature. A drastic pull that instantly sinks you down to the bottom. Chelsey Coy’s “Tidal Wave” revolves around the ocean symbolism unveils the moment of overwhelmingness when the reoccurring wave of depression hits.
In the silky breeze, the sound of a piano gently plucks the heartstrings. The moment you interact with the ocean is intimate and illuminated. The mysterious nature of the ocean intrigues you to step forward. “The sea was calm, and I stepped in the water; didn’t stray too far from the shore. Suddenly I’m drifting past the harbor.”
The episode of depression comes in waves. Sink-floating in the massive sadness, feeling doomed of drowning. “two steps back, one forward, the pull is strong; two steps back, one forward, it won’t be long.” The never-ending struggle comes at sunset as the night approaches. It approaches and sucks you in completely. In front of its undefendable force, you scream at the top of your lungs, but no sound came out.