Title: Makes You Lonely (Never Give Up)
Length: 3:39
Genre(s): Indie-Rock, Indie-Pop, Alternative Pop
Label: Ruff Round Records
Written By: Malik Jarvez
Produced By: Fredrik Sonefors, Martin Bjelke
Taken From: Falling Into Place
“Make You Lonely (Never Give Up)” is the third single by Puerto-Rican American singer Malik Jarvez, it is the follow up to his two hugely successful singles “I Got It Now” and “Ex In My Bed”. “Makes You Lonely (Never Give Up)”. Also serves as the third single to be taken from his debut studio album. “Falling Into Place” which is set for release towards the end of 2022. “Makes You Lonely (Never Gives Up)” follows on the lines of his previous single “Ex In My Bed”. The track was written by Malik Jarvez himself and was produced by Fredrik Sonefors, Martin Bjelke the same two men responsible for the production of his previous single. Musically the track has a more rock sound and vibe than his two prior single so fans are really getting a true insight and understanding of what his album as a whole is likely going to sound like. Lyrically the track discusses the loss of someone special weather that be a lover, a loved one or a friend it is unclear but could be related to all three which makes the track just like his previous singles very relatable.
Upon its release “Makes You Lonely (Never Give Up) received mixed reviews from critics with many of them claiming that despite his last single going to #1 that this track was his most adventurous yet, but also his most non-pop offering so far. Leslie Maxwell for 4Music wrote in her review, “This songs production is gritty and a lot more rock oriented that his previous efforts but I feel like personally looking at him, deep down you know that he has a more rock/indie vibe and has tried to go the pop route to try and get his foot in the door, but this track plays more on his true sound that we could possibly see from a second album from him, if we get one”. Max Allred wrote in his review. “Man this guy is just getting better and better, he can be that hit pop boy and then make it dark and rocky with a track like this one, is there nothing he can’t do, I do fear that this song may not resonate with fans of his last two singles as this is far more on the alternative/rock side rather than a pop sound so could struggle in the charts but if his fans are loyal then he shouldn’t have an issue. Macy Green wrote in her review. “Who commissioned this track sure its has a nice rock vibe but seriously that is all it has going for it, lyrically the song is lackluster, the production is good but not Pop enough for his fans to get it, honestly this could be a blemish on what had been a stellar few hits for this young man. Disappointed by this one”. Jamie for NME wrote. “Ya know what this is first offering I have paid attention to, it’s dark, it’s gritty and has a rock vibe which in my opinion his voice was made for, what is there not to like plus he looks like a rocker at heart and a hot one at that so I am here for this one hopefully he has a few more rock oriented tracks on his album, I am low hoping for a full rock based second album from his young man.”
LyricsI wake up again at night
And I can start to cry
I think that fits
But ask me how can that be
Remember times
Remember you
And once I was alone
I knew yes she was thinking of me
That feeling of warmth
I miss that feeling
Because for me there was only one
She was the only one that matters
I wish for the time back
Because you only live once
I'll write this song for you
Because when I think I am lonely
Never give up, no don't give up
Because your life goes on
Nostalgia is good though
Just thinking makes you lonely
I go out and meet people
Everyone was a stranger at one point or another
You never know who will be important
Hope for a happy ending
Miss this warmth
Somehow we are all the same
Looking for the one
Emotions make us get bullied
No matter what you do
Who meets determines the time
and yes I think a lot
But know that someone stays lonely
I wish for the time back
Because you only live once
So I'll write this song for you
Because when I think I am lonely
Never give up, no don't give up
Because your life goes on
Nostalgia is good though
Just thinking makes you lonely
I wish for the time back
Because you only live once
So I'll write this song for you
Because when I think I am lonely
Never give up, no don't give up
Because your life goes on
Nostalgia is good though
Just thinking makes you lonely
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