Less Of You

In 'Less Of You,' keshi delves into the raw and vulnerable emotions that accompany the absence of a loved one. The song opens with a plea for connection, as the narrator desperately seeks the comforting sound of their partner's voice. This sets the tone for a narrative steeped in longing and dependency, where the presence of the loved one is the only thing that brings clarity and solace. The repeated refrain, 'I don't know how to do this without you,' underscores the depth of this emotional reliance, highlighting the narrator's struggle to navigate life in their partner's absence.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the narrator's anxiety and fear, particularly during the night when they are most vulnerable. The lines 'Cling to your side / Voices at night / Cover my eyes / I'm terrified' convey a sense of desperation and a need for physical and emotional closeness. The mention of 'a face on a screen' not being an adequate replacement for physical presence speaks to the limitations of digital communication in fulfilling emotional needs, a sentiment that resonates deeply in today's technology-driven world.

The chorus reveals the cyclical nature of the narrator's pain, as they oscillate between moments of reunion and separation. The line 'When you come home / I just got over being less of you' captures the bittersweet relief of reunion, only to be shattered by the impending departure. This cycle of attachment and detachment leaves the narrator in a perpetual state of emotional fragmentation, questioning whether it might be better to 'cut it loose' to end the torment. keshi's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery make 'Less Of You' a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the human need for connection.