Okay by Lovespirals
Following the simmering defiance of “Boss Mode,” Lovespirals return with “Okay”—a slow-burning meditation on emotional fatigue, disconnection, and the quiet performance of being “fine.” Merging sensual modern R&B grooves with the haunting textures of dream pop, “Okay” wraps vulnerability in lush sonic detail.
Anji Lum’s soulful, understated lead vocals are layered with airy harmonies that drift like mist—recalling the reflective cool of Sade, the ethereal intimacy of Blue Six, and the genre-blurring polish of modern acts like XG. Her lyrical honesty—especially in the spoken-word bridge, “How are you? I’m fine / It’s what I answer every time”—offers piercing resonance for anyone exhausted by the need to seem okay.
Ryan Lum’s production draws from his foundational Love Spirals Downwards sound, evolving it through recent singles like “Noumenon,” with its ethereal wave–trap fusion, and the chillout sophistication of “Not Myself.” Here, shimmering synths, emotive ebow leads, and acoustic guitar textures are woven into a spacious, contemporary beatscape.
The chorus—“It’ll never be okay / I will never be ok”—isn’t a surrender, but a quiet declaration of truth. For fans of Sade, Blue Six, XG, or dream pop minimalism, “Okay” is a standout: intimate, immersive, and emotionally uncompromising.
Tracklist
| 1. | Okay | 3:54 |
Credits
Anji Lum: lyrics, vocals, production, cover design
Ryan Lum: programing, guitar, production, mastering, photography
License
All rights reserved.
Lifelong Angelinos, Ryan and Anji Lum, have collaborated since 1999 on fiercely independent music that blends dream pop and electronica with jazz, blues, soul, or whatever else inspires them. Begun as Love Spirals Downwards on Projekt Records, the duo soon struck out on their own Chillcuts imprint releasing music, videos, and podcasts under both band names, as well as Anji Bee solo material.