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Written in the days following the US Presidential Election and its potential global impact, 'Blink Twice’ is a passionate yet heartbreaking embodiment of vulnerability and deep from-the-soul rage from the get-go. Hooking you with warm toned guitars and gentle cymbals to create a sensation like that of preparing for a battle, Yasmin's signature shoegaze vocals deliver the tracks poignant opening lyrics of “I wouldn’t dry your eyes / Live with it before you try to wake” detailing a call to action with its double meaning of growing resilience while feeling powerless. A lyric that is brilliantly represented throughout the song’s accompanying music video, which uses the brilliant allegory of puppetry to represent control throughout.
The track only continues to build with strength in its lyricism, growing more raw and honest as it goes on, particularly within its second verse, which details the anxiety and guilt that is built into the life of a woman: ‘’How can I respect myself if I am dressed like this / How can I live if I can’t get rid of this / You could give me everything then leave as if it’s nothing”.
By the track's chorus, the bubble of anxiety embodied in the track has burst to cathartically release a haunting choir of vocal melodies that embody both rage and melancholy, alongside instrumentation of cool-toned electric guitars and a building percussion - a combination that creates a bold atmosphere akin to that of ‘The Great Gig In The Sky’ by Pink Floyd. This is a piece of music that transcends its category: it's a call to action for a better world.
‘Blink Twice’ is the perfect definition of turning pain into passion and art in a time when the world is becoming more concerned with each passing day. An essential listen for all in this modern world.
