Do You Believe This Is Easy To Do?

Sibille Attar “I Don’t Have To”

“I Don’t Have To” is a bittersweet breakup song that starts off with a splashy, funky drum into that suggests the arrival of a more lighthearted and groovy tune. The direction of the song shifts a bit but the percussion is consistently bold and high up in the mix – it’s as expressive as it is functional. As Sibille Attar sings about deciding to break off a relationship, the drums push her to be firm and assertive. The drums are loud and crisp, but also sorta wild and loose, which highlights the uncertainty in her voice. There’s an “it’s now or never” urgency to this track, and when she belts out the title phrase, she sounds like someone who is confronting and overcoming a terrifying obstacle.

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