North Carolina-based folk artist Young Mister dropped a new single, “Owls,” on Thursday. It’s his newest piece of music since “Find You Again,” which he released in September of this year.
“Owls” is a melodic acoustic guitar track with introspective narrative-style lyrics that skew both melancholy and optimistic. “Feel a little lonely / But I’ve still got you with me / I’m just waiting on my luck to change,” the song begins, setting up this dichotomy.
“Drink a little water in the morning / Remember that it’s only a job to keep you moving / And get you paid,” the lyrics continue, showing Steven Fiore’s attempt at self-soothing reassurance. The chorus delves further into this internal monologue as Fiore asks himself “I’ve got owls surrounding my house / Is that a good sign?”
A stronger guitar riff jangles in the background, and female backing vocals chime in, somehow adding both depth and levity.