Kelaska “Honey”
Revenge is sweeter than honey when it stings like a queen bees. Inspired by a past relationship that spiraled around heartbreak and toxicity, Kelaska sheds new light on breakup and self-empowerment with a fresh hot take “Honey,” that cleverly explores how the truth would set you free, tuning into the energy of her darkly entrancing Scorpio sun.
A breeze of lightheartedness finds its footing in poised synth and impressionistic soundscapes. The hurt from the past still carries a weight in the melancholy undertone, but Kelaska’s voice is captivatingly sweet and feisty. As opposed to the darker colored somber of breakup songs, “Honey” tells a different ending. In this story, the one who had her heart broken has moved on and saw her worth, while the unfaithful jerk remains miserably trapped in the past. A twist like this feels well-deserved, and so is “Honey.”
Kelaska’s lyricism explores a more personal storytelling that echoes with themes like feminism and empowerment. Her lyrics read like diaries. They seem to speak the words that have been sitting on your mind for long. They are visually powerful and intriguing as the listening experience can be roughly translated to viewing an entire film from beginning to end, and in Kelaska’s music, your imagination is always welcomed to play a sweet role.
Kelaska’s vocal performance is another highlight in the piece. At times, she evokes the rich, smoky and melancholy mood that reminds you of artists like Lana Del Rey, but she also has an intimate, playful yet saucy side that reminds you of powerful pop artists like Olivia Rodrigo. Her highly relatable and brutally honest approach to music making, on the other hand, has a lot of Holly Humberstone in it.
One of the most darkly satisfying moment in the song lies in the post-chorus when the lyrics slows down in contrast of a highly atmospheric backdrop. It’s sensual and obscures with a darker undertone that feels intoxicating. The lyrics, on the other hand, reveals a secret with both coldness and hotness, “can you feel me when you touch her. Taste like honey watching you unraveling.” It’s interesting how the dark fantasy here plays out with a high-resolution, rational “maybe we should just talk.”
“Honey” is a multi-faceted song that gets you high but hits you hard, and on top of all that, the truth always set you free.
