Jordan Hart – “Get To You” (Single Review)

Jenna Melanson·May 30, 2023

Toronto Singer-Songwriter Jordan Hart Releases Anthemic Folk/Pop Single, “Get To You”

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Jordan Hart has released “Get To You;” an impressive indie-folk single, featuring Jordan’s undeniable vocals and surrounded by an unexpected choral background.

Get To You is Jordan’s second single of 2023 and was developed in the early morning hours when the combination of a sleepless night and a racing mind forced Jordan into his home studio to sort his feelings. He began creating a cyclical pattern on his guitar, based on triplets, that mimicked his thought pattern at the time. Representing Jordan’s internal struggle of feeling like he’s failing at connecting in the ways he intends to, with the second verse sharing ‘I hold back my heart, like it’s too hot to hold,’ he shares that his instinct is to give all of him, but fears that if he shows everything he’s feeling it’ll be too much and it won’t be received. Get To You is incredibly relatable for all listeners.

“One of the most beautiful things I’m realizing about this tune is even though it was written about a specific situation, it relates broadly to different forms of unrequited love,” explained Jordan. “It makes me realize we’re all going through similar things. We all have similar desires, similar anxieties and similar difficulties. I’m so grateful music is an outlet that helps us all remember how connected we are.”

Review

With a soothing rhythm as its foundation, “Get To You” highlights Jordan’s soulful vocals. With its introspective lyrics and captivating melodies, the song captures the emotional journey of a protagonist wrestling with doubts and insecurities in a relationship.

The repetition of the phrase “Am I running out of ways to get to you?” throughout the song creates a sense of desperation and vulnerability, delving into the struggle of trying to maintain a connection with someone and the fear of losing them.

The lyrics throughout the track not only capture a sense of emotional vulnerability, longing, and uncertainty in a relationship but also invites the listener to empathize with the protagonist’s relatable struggle.