"He Said, She Said" is the 4th track we've featured from Michael Kirby's latest body of work Shoulders Carry Honor. For many, this particular song on the album might be the most emotionally resonant, yet potentially painful, to experience.
Throughout Shoulders Carry Honor, the New York-based artist traverses a range of themes including death, racial relations, and mental health. For this release, Kirby carefully walks us through a narrative that captures a heartfelt conversation between two partners navigating a relationship in the aftermath of infidelity. Michael's emotive vocal performance - especially in the second verse - is balanced out by the soothing "I love you" vocal sample in the backdrop.
What truly distinguishes his work here is his ability to skillfully eavesdrop into the inner dialogues of both partners, bringing their emotions to life in a remarkably vivid manner.