How It Got To Be So Good

Yaeji “For Granted”

Most of Yaeji’s music thus far has been in the mode of house music so it’s interesting to hear her pivot into more of a pop direction, albeit a version of pop that’s very much on her own terms and not far removed from her established aesthetics. “For Granted” is more of an R&B song with an emphasis on groove and melody rather than beat, with production choices that keep the music feeling a little bit skewed and fluttery without getting in the way of her two main vocal hooks. The music sets up a rather pensive vibe and her lyrics follow that feeling by meditating on gratitude – is she appreciating what she has now, is she being thankful to those who help her, is she having a good time? I tend to think that if you’re having these thoughts often, the answer to those questions are probably more often yes than no.

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