Justin Lee - Our Place
Written By Giulia Castagnaro (18/11/23)
About...
Justin Lee is a South African singer and songwriter. He took inspiration from Cape Town’s beautiful landscapes, exploring the city’s coastlines and mountains during his childhood. Lee’s music has an indie-folk touch, which is especially noticeable through the gentle, intimate guitar melody
Lyrics...
This track talks about the beauty of love as an adventure. The lyrics accompany the ambient sound with memories of feeling ‘sand between our toes’ and summer air filling our lungs. Our Place describes how love between two people can be found in nature, creating ‘our place in the wilderness’
Production...
The production has an echoing sound throughout, reminiscent of Ben Howard and Bon Iver’s emotive melodies and soft percussion. The sound generates an overall calming and serene atmosphere that will make you want to travel the world. While there aren’t many instruments, Justin Lee’s guitar shines throughout the entire song
Summary...
Justin Lee’s indie-folk music creates a nostalgic longing for a journey towards a beautiful place in nature with the person you love
