When David Taro, the South London-based singer and songwriter, wrote his latest single, “Numb,” his idea was to write 14 songs in 28 days. “It’s a brilliant way to spark creativity and interact with a huge community of fellow writers,” Taro explained. However, the song came together really quickly and almost perfectly. “Most of the parts I recorded for the demo are also in the final track,” Taro said about the process.
Keeping up with David’s signature style of pop rock that encompasses elements from blues and soul, “Numb” leans on a classic and timeless production arrangement that works incredibly well with his cadences and raspy vocals. The song explores the inner conflict of maintaining one’s sense of goodness while grappling with the inclination towards emotional detachment and avoidance.
“Numb” inspects deeply into the pervasive sense of helplessness and unease that accompanies staying informed about the world’s happenings. The song reflects the common human response of seeking emotional numbness as a coping mechanism in the face of overwhelming calamities, while also expressing a yearning for hope and goodness. The track’s uplifting production draws inspiration from gospel and soul, with soulful background vocals provided by American artist Hannah Busse, adding a transcendent quality to the music. “Numb” serves as an affecting anthem for the collective emotional state, offering a brief yet impactful sense of solace.
David Taro’s personal struggles with these themes are palpable in the track, particularly in his deliberate choice to infuse the music with an upbeat tone to prevent the lyrical weight from becoming overwhelming. “Numb” presents a heartfelt reflection on the complexities of navigating the world’s challenges and the internal moral dilemmas that arise.
