Artist Highlight: Ace The Storyteller
Ace The Storyteller has won our hearts with her song "parts i gave to you" - check it out! Discovered in our Track Explorer.
February 13, 2025 / by Becks
Ace The Storyteller’s “parts i gave you” starts like a personal poem. It begins with Ace’s soft vocals layered over a delicate, minimalistic melody, inviting listeners into a thoughtful journey through inner turmoil and emotional challenges. The artist grapples with the wish to release and heal, contrasted with a persistent bond to a former lover.
As the song progresses, Ace transitions from spoken word to a more traditional singing style, allowing the narrative to deepen and intensify. The lyrics explore the turmoil of deciding whether to open their heart to love or to retreat and protect themselves. The indecision is palpable, capturing the tension between hope and fear, connection and isolation.
Toward the song’s conclusion, Ace begins to confront the idea that their idealised version of someone may not align with reality. Lines like, “Pretty girl I used to fantasize ’bout you every day / Now I’m wide awake, doubt that you’re the one,” reflect the disillusionment that comes with peeling back the layers of fantasy and facing the truth. This realisation marks a turning point–an acceptance of reality and a readiness to move forward.
The music mirrors this emotional journey. Initially, the arrangement is minimal, relying on a simple bassline and melody that underscore the song’s thoughtful beginnings. As the narrative unfolds, the introduction of a steady drumbeat adds texture and complexity, echoing the deepening layers of the story. Toward the latter half, harmonies are threaded in, perhaps symbolising the internal dialogue and emotional push-and-pull the artist experiences.
By the end of “parts i gave you,” Ace The Storyteller blends vulnerability with self-awareness, delivering a song both musically and emotionally resonant. It’s an exploration of love, loss, and the growth that comes from facing hard truths.
Listen below:
https://open.spotify.com/track/23Y3WA1gtdvOOYaTuF1CmA
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