Singer-songwriter Jacob D. Edward delves into mortality with raw introspection in his latest single, En Route To The End.
Jacob D. Edward – En Route To The End
Based in the Netherlands, folk songwriter Jacob D. Edward crafts vivid, thought-provoking imagery and emotion, drawing inspiration from artists like Jason Molina, Damien Jurado, and Leonard Cohen. With a deep respect for his audience, Jacob invites listeners on an immersive journey, weaving them into his distinctive, romantically dissonant style.
In his new single En Route To The End, Jacob D. Edward draws inspiration from the novel by celebrated Dutch author Gerard Reve, yet the song’s core meaning delves into a profound meditation on mortality. Through this piece, Jacob confronts the inevitability of death and the process of accepting it, while also grappling with the sense of futility that can surround existence, ultimately creating a reflective exploration of life’s impermanence.
To bring En Route To The End to life, Jacob focused deeply on the lyrical meaning, using symbolic language to explore the challenge of overcoming anxieties surrounding death and dying. Reflecting on what ignited the inspiration for this tune, Jacob explains:
“In the year I wrote the next album, many people in my inner circle died. Whilst this was happening I was incessantly reading Gerard Reve’s oeuvre. He often writes about death and legacy. It all came together in this song. Nothing lasts forever.”
Opting for unnatural harmonics in the intro, Jacob proves that sometimes less is more. With just his guitar, haunting backing vocals, and deep voice, he crafts a reflective, yearning atmosphere—capturing what he describes as “melancholia with a smile.”
En Route To The End is a cleverly crafted folk melody that stands out for its self-awareness, with its sharp and thoughtful lyricism taking centre stage.
En Route To The End is the first single from Jacob D. Edward’s upcoming album Borderline. Be sure to follow him on social media to stay updated on future releases.
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