From the first few notes, there’s an angelic softness to Lily’s backing vocals that sets a sensual mood for the rest of the track. The instrumental is balanced well with her vocals; it doesn’t overwhelm the track but complements it. Throughout the song, the layers build gradually, showing off her production ability.
Lyrically, ‘I’ll Make It Count’ captures the pressure of wanting someone you like to truly see how committed you are to them and what you have. No matter if it’s love, personal growth, or timing, the track sits in between vulnerability and resolution. Lily delivers the lyrics with not only love, but power and a deeper meaning underneath. It’s not about being accepted and loved but about refusing to be 99% in and choosing to be 100% in.
Vocally, she leans into self-control, keeping it simple but emotionally raw, with no unnecessary runs or overperformance. She proves she trusts the emotion throughout the track and then shows off her vocal ability, showing the listener that she’s becoming increasingly confident in her storytelling as an artist.
From this release, Lily proves she is fully committed to everything she does; it’s about intention, not avoidance.
Chloe Ridgley
Image: “I’ll Make It Count' Official Single Cover
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