Laji George goes solo with ‘This Is My World’ which is like a door opening after being closed for a while. The song is about standing up to problems. This sense is present throughout the song, from the initial quiet intro to the more powerful parts of the song later.
The song begins softly with only the voice and something soft in the background. George is working out his thoughts and uttering them out loud, as if he is in a room by himself. Don’t rush! The song works slowly and allows you to remain in that quiet state for a bit. Then, slowly, more music comes in. The strings are first, soft and warm, then there are more instruments and the sound becomes fuller. The song grows in size and volume until the end. It’s as if everything that was bottled up at the beginning has been released.
The most distinctive thing about the song is the sense of honesty. There’s nothing that has been overly sanitized or altered by a computer. It’s like George just expressed his emotions and let the recording take it. That natural quality is something that’s not heard as often these days and when you hear it, it feels closer and more personal. His voice is also a significant aspect of the song. It begins gentle and hesitant, but strengthens as the track progresses. It follows the story pretty well. As he goes on, his voice gets firmer and finally, at the end, it seems he has a firm foundation on which to stand.
The journey from doubt to strength is evident. The song won’t pretend the hard parts aren’t there. Rather, it embraces them and continues on. This is what makes the song stick with you and linger in the mind after the song has ended. This Is My World isn’t trying to impress people or to show off. It’s just being honest, and it’s easy to connect with it. Laji George has nailed a quiet and strong moment. It feels like that’s their own song and it stays with you when it’s done.
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