The soft piano lines and evocative lyrics bring you into the tender world of this bittersweet feeling of being lost or adrift, says Josie Edie May of her new single, “Sea Salt.” This piano ballad offers an intimate glimpse into young adulthood and all that it entails, particularly for a college student struggling to find their way during the early stages of university. “Sea Salt” envelops you in a soft hug and is carried through with Josie’s expert, gentle touch on her vocals. There is also a hushed talent to her voice, something at once soothing and raw, like a whisper in off-hours.
The piano part is simple yet full of feeling, creating a calm, almost meditative atmosphere that perfectly suits the sentiment of the lines. Josie Edie May isn’t afraid to let her guard down. The song explores the sensation of being lost in that transitional moment between the past and the present, between familiarity and the unknown. A tension is palpable in the words as Josie stitches through the dual realities of life, feeling safe at home and the newness of independence. It’s a tug of war many young people can relate to, particularly those emerging into the wider world for the first time. What makes “Sea Salt” different is its arresting imagery.
Josie’s songwriting evokes the experience of salt air and ocean waves, metaphors that sync with the emotional landscape she’s painting. It’s a song that seems to be both a sad sigh and a gentle affirmation, saying yes, growing up is the worst and most confusing, but you can do it. In a music landscape filled with loud beats and flashy production, “Sea Salt” is a pause, a quiet moment that feels personal. Josie Edie May proves on this single that often the faintest sounds bear the deepest stories. For anyone who has felt torn between two worlds, “Sea Salt” is a friend along that path.