In “talk2u” by DIV1NE, the sorrow of a breakup is in the room, in the form of sadness, waiting to be dealt with because sadness is in the room, but it is no longer in control. The words used in “talk2u” are quite simple and repetitive, like in life after losing a loved person, as if your mind keeps reviving those lost words.

The longing for something else to say that one last thing turns up frequently, but this is not couched in hopefulness. The speech is torn between wanting more and wanting to maintain distance. Time itself is off-kilter in memory, the past blurring into the present, but the act of viewing someone in moments that are now passed highlights that it is difficult to entirely let go, despite intentional choice. Nonetheless, one hears a definitedemarcation here, that the connection is severed and cannot return.

But as the song continues, the atmosphere changes. The sadness is still there, but the confidence seeps in. DIV1NE continues moving along his journey, turning a deaf ear to the voices that don’t belong. The words become colder, edgier; the lyrics become a shield. This feels like the expulsion of the toxic elements and the recognition of how pain can build strength.

Night is an important turning point in this regard. nighttime is when DIV1NE feels the most authentic with himself, the point at which creating music is a haven instead of a means to gain the attention of another. Recording vocals is sometimes the easiest way to keep from saying the wrong thing to the person who might have wronged them.

Overall, talk2u measures progress from heartbreak with no illusions regarding how tough it is. Also, DIV1NE navigates desire, ego, and taking care of oneself in a very organic flow. This track displays a gentling sense of increased confidence that comes with releasing something negative that can’t be let go of despite being lingering in memory. “If it gets really tough and it