There’s a scene in every rom-com that feels familiar, even if we haven’t lived it ourselves. It’s when the girl (or main character) has just bared her soul, only to realize she was the only one truly listening. Whether she’s at home or on public transportation heading back, the weather has shifted from sunshine to heavy rain, the wind howling. Even without looking outside, you know the air is thick with humidity. Her breath is shaky, struggling to hold back tears. She’s angry, sad, or even numb – but her expression remains blank as she stares out the window, imagining what could’ve been if only the other person cared. It’s at this moment that a song like Liang Lawrence’s new acoustic-pop single, “Eulogy,” would play, adding a touch of melancholy to the scene.
Released at the start of April, this song captures the essence of a spring day with its mellow melodies—a perfect blend of light wind, the possibility of rain, and a feeling of introspection. As the song opens, Liang expresses a sense of loneliness and the feeling of being unnoticed by their partner, who hugs them as if they were grieving. Despite this, she acknowledges that they are okay with their partner not loving them anymore but struggles with the idea of moving on.
It’s always a difficult situation when you’re in a relationship that’s teetering on the edge of ending, but you’re not ready for closure. There’s the feeling of uncertainty when you’re unsure if things will ever improve, or the lingering hope that what once was will return. So, you stick it out just to see what happens next. This sentiment is perhaps most notable in her chorus, where she sings:
Oh, if you knew all you had to do was say sorry
Would you do it over, do it over again?
Sometimes, the word “sorry” holds immense power. It’s the key that unlocks understanding, yet it’s often the hardest to utter. In this song, it seems that “sorry” serves as the catalyst needed for closure more than anything else. As the song progresses, listeners are taken on a journey. In the second verse, Liang envisions delivering her own eulogy, symbolizing the finality of the relationship. She anticipates finding closure by crafting an ending that facilitates everyone’s ability to move forward, even choosing to spare the painful details. However, the partner’s suggestion to wait for the storm to pass reveals a reluctance to confront the issues head-on. Then, in the third verse, Liang expresses gratitude towards her family while acknowledging that the relationship was never destined to last. She hopes that by laying the relationship to rest, she can finally put an end to her lingering doubts about her partner’s love.
It’s up to the listener to interpret whether it’s a happy ending or a bittersweet one, but the song beautifully captures the emotional journey of coming to terms with the end of a relationship and the yearning for closure.
take a listen to eulogy on spotify
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