Owae is back with "Time," a song about how quickly the warmth of great weekends and happy memories fades. The single is soft and light, which fits how sad it is to see something beautiful go. It has some shiny guitar lines, fa la las for soft singing, and a light beat. It's a mix of old and new, a soundtrack for when we want to go further.
Owae is strong where it counts: in the middle of confusion and clarity. He lived in the DMV as a child, but when he moved to New York, he became more creative. He is as smart as a brainiac and as good at art as an artist who doesn't follow the rules. It's easy to see the difference in "Time," which looks both planned and free.
What makes this single stand out is that Owae can say things that everyone feels through his own eyes. "Time" means more than just saying goodbye for the weekend; it also means that nothing we love lasts forever. He gets ideas from modern hip-hop artists like Mac Miller and Kota the Friend, but he puts his spin on the style.
"Time" is a meditation on how beautiful it is that nothing lasts forever and how fragile even the best things can be. Owae's gift is being able to take fleeting emotions and turn them into art that people can relate to. He shows again on this release that he is a voice worth listening to: he is smart, adaptable, and doesn't give up.
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