It’s hard not to find yourself so hopelessly lost and mesmerized by the simple acoustic melody and entrancing vocal performance that Amya-Ray serenades you with on “Never Meant To Be”. The song is a touching and sincere acoustic ballad, wonderfully showcasing her talent as an emotive songstress with equally blessed soulful vocal delivery.
The track tells a story of love lost and the bittersweet feeling of knowing that it was “never meant to be”. The restrained arrangement of acoustic guitar and gentle percussion provides a perfect backdrop for Amya-Ray’s heartfelt lyrics and hauntingly beautiful voice, drawing the listener in and holding them captive until the final notes fade away. This is a song that speaks to the heart and soul, offering a poignant reminder about loves lost when things just didn’t quite add up at the time.
For those who find themselves drawn to the more restrained yet almost conversely powerful, “never Meant To Be” will entirely break you down.