Essosa is part of an emerging generation of Gen-Z British R&B stars. Drawing inspiration from 90s and 2000s R&B singers, Essosa uses her music as a space to express her heart's gaping desires. Taking this up a notch in her recent single “Signs,” it starts fervid, with beat breaks reminiscent of 80s R&B. She describes the feelings of when it just feels right with a romantic person of interest. In a generation where dating seems to be filled with unrequited love, it’s refreshing to hear Essosa’s excitement about this one escapade that could be the one. The playful rhyme scene in the track plays into the enticement of the affair, especially this line in the second verse "you would think when it comes to me, you can lose your head like a guillotine."
Continuing in the second verse, she increases the vigor and asks this potential affair to really demonstrate their seriousness about the situation. Demonstrating her eminent and ingenious songwriting abilities, she plays around with the rhyme scheme to show her elation about the romance. With Brent Faiyaz-like flows and lush background vocals, she continues to demonstrate her ingenuity in her ability to reinforce sensuality. The rhyme scene of the track and how she uses her vocals to emphasize the last syllable, an allure and insatiable atmospheric quality that makes you want to fall in love. She ends this song on an eminent note, giving you a sanguine feeling about love in a world where it feels so difficult to access.
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