INTO: THE DIVE____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TRACK 4Title: Waves
Label: Safe Haven Records
Genre: Alternative pop, dream pop
Lenght: 3:33
Writer(s): Alec Cole, Airemese "Coke" Smith
Producer(s): Alec Cole, Airemese "Coke" Smith
"
Waves" is the fourth track off of 17 year old American singer/songwriter/producer Alec Cole's debut album "INTO..." the song was written and produced by Alec Cole and Airemese Smith also known as Coke from the popular duo Rum & Coke the song follows "Wildfire" and continues on after realizing his feelings for the person the song is about are true and are more than just lust Alec sings about wanting to tell his companion but struggles to let her know it shows the progression of the relationship within the song written by Cole and Smith from "hooking up" to staying over to finally becoming something more
"Waves" leads us into the dive with excellent dreamy lighter synths throughout the track pulling us in followed by Alec's equally dreamy vocals keeping us in this song proves to already be a strong introduction for "INTO: The Dive" the lyrics despite not being groundbreaking are rather different as Alec sings about wanting more out of a hook up and gradually getting more and though it might not be incredible it definitely is rather sweet and finally we get a song that is close to being all around with Alec's versatile singing style the incredible yet simple production the only thing is the lyrics could have possibly flowed better but despite that the song is excellent and is bound to be a fan favorite
This is it, love, it's the last bite
We've both talked ourselves through the night
I kiss you on the cheek, and as I walk away
You open up and speak and I'm forced to stay
These waves are pulling me deep
You'll ask to come over and I'll be struggling to breathe
Oh, I will lay you down
Then I'll be left dreaming about the sounds, dreaming
about your waves now
In your waves, in your waves, in your waves, in your waves
In your waves, in your waves, in your wavesThis is it, love, it's the last kiss
Tell myself no more, to let go of her
But you unravel my arms and I hold you close
Right now is beautiful, but tomorrow calls
Cause these, waves are pulling me deep
You'll ask to stay over and I'll be excited to sleep
Oh, the night's are cold but I can make it through another
Cause I'll be dreaming about the colors, dreaming
Of your waves now
In your waves, in your waves,Cause when you're laying here with me tonight
My heart feels less lonely
And when I'm staring into your eyes
I'm ready to dive in
Oh, ohhh
Cause your waves are pulling me deep
You'll ask for permission to love me and I'll already be on my knees
Oh, fell for you so fast, don't waste time asking how
Thinking about forever is toxic, let's just act on right now
In your waves, in your waves, in your waves...___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TRACK 5Title: Drown
Label: Safe Haven Records
Genre: Alternative pop, dream pop
Lenght: 4:52
Writer(s): Alec Cole
Producer(s): Alec Cole
"
Drown" is the fifth track off of 17 year old American singer/songwriter/producer Alec Cole's debut album "INTO..." and was written and produced solely by Cole the song continues on from "Waves" as Alec sings about knowing how dangerous the person he's in love with can be but he also sings about accepting the risk that the person comes with because it's how he wants it
"Drown" continues on from "Waves" and once again brings us beautiful dreamy production along with lyrics to match Alec also manages to give a vocal delivery that flows along perfectly with the sweet and dreamlike production and lyrics finally delivering on all three of the main factors "Drown" might be one of the best songs on the album especially the bridge which Alec gets a chance to show off his skills in production as he builds the song with the production and with his vocals which are layered all over the song with great production great lyrics and vocals that flow perfectly this could end up being the most popular song on the album and maybe even the next single
On the deep side of your eyes
Warning signs but this is how I want it
Feels good but I know that you're bad
Dangerous but I can't evade
If I could I wouldn't escape
Cause I'm in love with this trance
Got me locked in your grip
I'd rather drown in you than swim
Open up and stop me from breathing
Fill my lungs with only you
Suffocating like I knew I would
But I love it, this is what I wanted
I swear to god this feels like drowning
Your eyes are pulling me in deep
But it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
And maybe I can reach the surface
But I think I'd rather stay under
Cause it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
(Drowning in love, in you)My brain is trying to use logic
Maybe I should swim back and take a breath
But your current keeps on pulling me away from shore
But I hope that these waves last
I crave your touch cold like that
Kiss me once pull me in further
Got me locked in your grip
I'd rather drown in you than swim
Open up and stop me from breathing
Fill my lungs with only you
Suffocating like I knew I would
But I love it, this is what I wanted
I swear to god this feels like drowning
Your eyes are pulling me in deep
But it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
And maybe I can reach the surface
But I think I'd rather stay under
Cause it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
(Drowning in love, in you)I don't want to breathe
(Drowning in love, in you)
Cause this is how I want it to be
(Drowning in love, in you)
And maybe I
(Drowning in love, in you)
Maybe this is how I die
(Drowning in love, in you)
Cause I'm not coming out
(Drowning in love, in you)
Because I want to drown
(Drowning in love, in you)
I want to go like this
(Drowning in love, in you)
So just let me subside
(Drowning in love, in you)
(Drowning in love, in you)
I swear to god this feels like drowning
Your eyes are pulling me in deep
But it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
And maybe I can reach the surface
But I think I'd rather stay under
Cause it's exactly how I want it
It's exactly how I want it
(Drowning in love, in you)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TRACK 6Title: You
Label Safe Haven Records
Genre(s): Alternative pop, indie-pop, dream pop
Length: 2:56
Writer(s): Alec Cole
Producer(s): Alec Cole
"
You" is the sixth track off of 17 year old American singer/songwriter/producer Alec Cole's debut album "INTO..." and the final track from "INTO: The Dive" the track was once again written and produced by Alec Cole by himself the song proves Alec's statements in "Drown" to be right as the person in the relationship seems to have done something to hurt Alec however Alec being in love cannot seem to let go and decides not to believe everything he knows is true in hopes that he can stay with his partner however at the end of the song it's clear that she has left him
"You" brings an end to into the dive this time Alec shows a slightly darker side to with the production which is something we've come to know from Alec given his last two singles however this track somehow also maintains a hint of that dreamlike sound from the previous two tracks he also gives us one of the best vocal deliveries we've heard from him on the album yet as he shows a new level of emotion in his vocal sounding almost broken he also gives lyrics that are equally heartbreaking to his vocal performance giving us a minute to really take in the heartbreak that this young 17 year old boy has already experienced at his age when I first heard the song I thought it was one of the weaker tracks however after giving it another listen I am prepared to say this is possibly the best song on the album due to the vocal delivery alone
Calm waters were cool
But the tide starts to change
The storm clouds rolling in
But with you I lay
Clear as day now turned to black
I'll try to ignore it as much as I can
Cover my ears so I won't hear the sound
My heart isn't broke but you're bending it now
Calm waters were cool
But the tide starts to change
The storm clouds rolling in
But with you I lay
Blinded to the truth
I didn't want to see this happen
I believe you
Even though I know your words are fake
Cause I can't leave you
Without you is hell
Hey...
Something told me that the tide would be violent
But I chose to swim I was ready to die
Cause your beauty hazed my image of you
Blurring the lines from fiction and truth
I drowned out the part telling me to leave
I still want your love even with your deceit
Cause love without you is love I can't see
If we ended now what would that achieve?
If I can't see you
Or feel your warm breath on my neck
I'd still dream you
But what are dreams if I can't feel you?
Don't leave me behind
Please...
I can't feel you with me and I'm scared
I wish that you would've just stayed here