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 Released: August 31st, 2013Format: Digital Download, CDGenre: R&B BalladLength: 4:27Label: Studio60 RecordsWriter(s): Hayden Merjos, Jennifer ArmstrongProducer: Phil N., Winny ValdezHayden Merjos may be the outspoken character that Twitter adores but it's hard to forget he's also a very talented musician. Although he has yet to reach the sort of mainstream success as RRH, Stephanie Fierce, or even Suzie, his influence on Pop culture and the world is relevant enough to continue his career. His singles may not top the charts but album sales have told the story of a loyal and varied fan base over the past few years (His album among the ranks of Julia Volkova, Riot! In The Boulevard, and Abie Lena), prompting the notion that success comes in many different forms. From the time of his arrival until his very last single, Hayden Merjos has captured the attention of all, for good and bad purposes. He's battled with controversy and maintained a bit of privacy with his personal life. After teasing fans with new music for over a year, it was finally revealed to us that the first single of the year from him was a collaboration with none other than rising Pop star herself, Jennifer Armstrong.
The two childhood friends would then start in an exchange of cryptic tweets all leading up until the premiere of the new single, 'Piece Of Mind'. Hayden took a new perspective on his music by giving it a more R&B feel with the addition of Jennifer's powerhouse vocals and his smooth melodies. He describes the track as being more 'stripped back and beautiful without having to trick the listener into thinking it's a good single'. He incorporates his classic favorite instruments like violins and drums as well as adding keyboards and synthesizers. Although no word on if he's working on a new album as of yet has surfaced, we can bet, as anything Hayden does, it will be shocking and honest.
"When you think about something that gives you piece of mind, it's relaxing and calming. You don't have to worry about it. When you think about someone who gives you piece of mind, they are your true love and probably always have been. It's a love story but more importantly it's a tale about triumph over the friend-zone because that can be a bitch. I chose to go this route for my first single because I wanted to show that not all singles have to have such over production that it drowns out the message and tastefulness of the song. You can do some much with music today, you don't even have to sing. I believe this really pushes back to good music. It's really beautiful to me and Jennifer nails it with her vocals. She's easily one of the most gifted singers of our generation." - Hayden MerjosSong Description'Piece Of Mind' is an R&B ballad by American singers Hayden Merjos and Jennifer Armstrong. Written by Merjos and Armstrong, it's the first single to be released from his rumored new album which might be released late this year. It was released on August 31st and sent to all radio stations as well as to iTunes for digital download. It marks the first single from him of the year. Although Hayden is known for his indie and folk roots as well as pop rock, P.O.M serves more on the R&B side of music. The track opens up with a nice, light piano followed by some soft synthesizers that carry the piano playing. It creates a grand like sound, preparing for the track to fully come about. Hayden's vocals which are sincere and soft are heard as he sings the first few lines slowly and low. The second half of the verse, you can hear Armstrong's vocals in the background with soft 'Ahh's' that are accentuated at the end. Once he gets into the chorus, the music sort of shifts as does his vocals. They get louder and more grander, hearing the small raspiness as he sings. The piano and synths are still playing in the background causing the song to still feel as if it were missing something and then with Armstrong's vocals, the drums kick in, completing the beat. A simple yet sufficient pattern to match Armstrong's strong and bouncy vocals. She does the opposite of Hayden's tone, starting off with more feeling and a higher key and then goes lower in the second half of the verse, their combined 'Ahh's' being heard now. The two join together again for the singing of the chorus, vocalizing as Hayden goes high and Armstrong goes low. Hayden's soprano voice coming in effect in the fourth line of it. The break down plays with the violins now being heard in full effect. Armstrong takes the opportunity to shine through with her beautiful and soulful vocals. They both join up again for the bridge, the first three lines they belt out together. They had such a powerfulness in their voices, singing with such passion the hairs on your body will stand up. Jennifer gives a very chilling performance in that it leaves you in goosebumps at the capacity of which she can switch up from just plain loud and almost overbearing to soprano and sweet. The last two lines Hayden sings on his own, bringing the tone back down from such a stunning vocal performance. He sings the beginning of the chorus, again alone and then Armstrong joins in for the two to match their chemistry once again. The full instrumentation is now being heard alongside their vocals, nothing being held back now as the song wraps up. Once they finish singing, the simple intro plays from the beginning and then fades to silence.
LyricsBlue = HaydenMagenta = Jennifer ArmstrongBlack = Together
[Verse 1]
I keep driving by your house
Just waiting to see your smile
Something inside of me grows
But I know we're not allowed
We've known each other so long
There ain't no way to deny it
You carry on like your strong
But inside you're just dying
I see the look that's in your eyes
[Chorus]
My heart tells me, nothing will be the same again
It tells me, not a soul will ever take your place
You're the one I want, You're the one I need
Not anyone will do
My heart tells me, you're my only piece of mind
Ohhh, Ohhh
Ohhh, Ohhh
[Verse 2]
Every day I see you come by
You won't let it go, will you?
Something so simple between us
Became so complicated, in a matter of seconds
We've known each other so long
There ain't no way to deny it
You carry on like your strong
But inside you're just dying
I see the look that's in your eyes
[Chorus]
My heart tells me, nothing will be the same again
It tells me, not a soul will ever take your place
You're the one I want, You're the one I need
Not anyone will do
My heart tells me, you're my only piece of mindOhhh, Ohhh
Piece of mi-i-ind
Piece of mi-i-ind
You are[Bridge]
There's nothing stronger than our attraction
With you I see a future that's forever lastin'
You take my hand and I'll follow youI don't need to use my eyes
I'm listening to your voice, cus
[Chorus]
My heart tells me, nothing will be the same again
It tells me, not a soul will ever take your place
You're the one I want, You're the one I need
Not anyone will do
My heart tells me, you're my only piece of mind, oh-h-h-h-h, my mind
My heart tells me you're my piece of mi-i-i-ind, yeah(My heart tells me) My heart tells me, you're my only piece of mind
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