Matilda Mann's "The Day That I Met You" Arrives Like a Kind Stranger
Photo: Katie Silvester
"The Day That I Met You” is the embodiment of lovers turned strangers.
It lives in the place where tears get caught in your throat, halfway between a cry and calming breath. Matilda Mann is a master of casual emotion, lacing her lyrics with the warmth of lingering admiration while contrasting them with wistful melodies. The arrangement tiptoes around the crossroads of jazz and pop, waltzing rhythmic lines over light acoustic guitar chords.
Mann is careful to provide space in this delicate soundscape, allowing every subtle thrum of a cello or hum of a harmony to soar in the expanse of the ambiance. By composing with such a light hand, Mann allows every note to become nuanced, contributing just as much emotional value as any lyric. “I forgave the world the day that I met you...,” she sings.
“The world can suck. And some days it feels more like a constant than temporary. But then you meet someone, and the hand life dealt you, suddenly doesn’t feel so bad…,” shares Mann of the new single.
Mann’s sound is fluid and driven by emotion, never settling in one style for too long. Having toured with a medley of artists such as Arlo Parks, beabadoobee, and The Staves since the launch of her career in 2020, this vibrant collection reflects the versatility of her artistry. With folk vulnerability, crisp pop inclinations, and alternative originality, Mann is in her own lane of graceful moodiness.
“The Day That I Met You” is a charming addition to Mann's discography and an exciting look into 2023, embodying her signature authenticity while expanding the boundaries of her writing.
Watch the “The Day That I Met You” lyric video below:
