Col Gerrard continues to etch his place in the world of intimate, emotionally intelligent songwriting with his latest release ‘The Way I Feel’. Following the buzz from previous tracks like ‘Come On Over’, Gerrard trades grandeur for something more a more honest, unfiltered, bare-bones sincerity.
Built around a warm, slow-burning arrangement that never rushes to its destination, ‘The Way I Feel’ finds strength in subtlety. There’s a hushed intensity in his delivery, less about vocal acrobatics and more about letting the feeling bleed through each note. Gerrard’s voice, rich and full-bodied, has the kind of seasoned quality that makes you feel like you’re hearing someone confess something important from across a quiet room.
Lyrically, he’s not preaching or philosophising, he’s simply opening the door to the complex interiority we all carry. There’s a sense that this isn’t just a song crafted in a studio, but a moment that poured out naturally from lived experience. In an age where digital perfection can feel hollow, Gerrard’s organic approach, led by instinct rather than strict structure, feels refreshing.
It’s no surprise he cites musical greats like David Bowie, Kate Bush, and Peter Gabriel as inspirations. Like them, Gerrard is more interested in evoking than explaining. ‘The Way I Feel’ doesn’t spell everything out and that’s its magic. It invites listeners to bring their own meaning, to find themselves in the ache and warmth of the music.
With an album on the horizon, Gerrard’s steady rollout of soulful releases is shaping up to be something truly special. If this track is any indication, the full record will be less about spectacle and more about emotional resonance, something many promise, but few actually deliver. ‘The Way I Feel’ doesn’t try to be everything. It just tries to be true, and that’s more than enough.
