The BGVS are an Atlanta based band who bring heavenly harmonies and meticulous melodies. Composed of Tafari Malik, Blk Pool, and Yung Yuna, they come together to commiserate upon vulnerable themes. “Cannonball” is an expression of the emotions that arise when a relationship turns sour. The song starts off with soft chords from the electric guitar, easing the listener into the world of the relationship. The tempo in the beat then increases, now accompanied with upbeat drums, adding a jazzy tone to the song, kind of representing the intensity of cannonball. Yung Yuna then coats in with her serene vocals, discussing the hot cold nature of the relationship. Throughout the track, you can hear the lushness and delicacy of the background vocals of Tafari and BLKPool, as there are many points in the song where the light harmonies are emphasized. They add a delicate quality to the song, emphasizing that this is a space of susceptibility.
The beat then slows down, representing the hot and cold nature of the relationship. With lyrics like “Lose It all” and “Fear your coldness near” describe the emotional avoidance present in the relationship, preventing the vulnerability needed to put the relationship from getting in a healthy space. The song writing in the track take on a poetic nature, and emphasizes the softness emitted by the production. Towards the end of the song, the production is then dialed back, with emphasis of the harmonies created by BGVS. You can hear the sharpness in their voices, representing the pain of the inconsistency of the relationship.
