In his latest single, Take Me Away, King Paul offers more than just a melody. He offers a guide to maneuvering through the mess and remaining above. The song comes at a time when the artistic community is undergoing a period of mental health stigma, and the song is therefore highly timed to address the stigma that is being experienced within the artistic community. Paul, though, in a level-headed and meditative manner, recognizes the burden of the world, and uses his music as a means of emotional escape instead of a mere form of entertainment.
The album is constructed on a lazy beat that resembles the slow beat of a breath of relief. This deliberate timing helps to tell the story of healing, enabling the listener to slow down and get clarity. In bending over to the cozy production and the home delivery, Paul appeals to the universality of need of an escape, which does not involve running away, but rather turning inward to find peace.
Ou bat tanbou epi ou danse ankò.
