Adam Melchor released his new single, “Last Time” on Friday. The single is to be coming off of his anticipated project Melchor Lullaby Hotline, Vol. 1. The song starts off with gentle and warm finger-picking, complemented by what appears to be reverse vocals. The understated intro flows into an incredibly powerful and emotionally heavy verse as Melchor states, “‘Cause everytime I go I’m scared it’s gonna be the last time.” The stanza is reiterated throughout the tune showcasing the fragility that comes with long distance relationships or feeble human connection. As the track picks up pace with a beating drum, Melchor’s conviction remains consistent.
Moreover, the forthcoming project is inspired by the Lullaby Hotline. Last February, Melchor asked fans to email or text him to hear new tracks. “welcome to the LULLABY HOTLINE :) text me and i will send you a song every sunday at 5pm PST ! i write about 50 million songs a week and i love all of them but i just can’t put everyone out officially so this is my way of sharing them with you <3 text me!!!, Melchor tweeted on February twelfth.
Melchor states, “I wrote ‘Last Time’ in Late February of 2020, before the pandemic hit. I started the Lullaby Hotline that same week and always had this song in mind to put on the project. The song is about leaving someone at an airport and the feeling of watching them walk away from you. In that moment, I ask myself ‘is this the last time I’ll see this person?’ I remember thinking while writing this, ‘will there ever be shows again?’. Hopefully someday soon we’ll be able to laugh at how much we cried this year and be around the people & communities we love that bring us light.”
The music video perfectly captures the vibe of the tune: stone fruit, a large field, nature, a guitar and a pickup truck. Melchor’s songwriting is like a warm hug, fans can find solace in their own misgivings.
Listen to “Last Time” on all streaming platforms!