"unavailable" (stylized in all lowercase) is an original song by Malinda Kathleen Reese. The song was released on April 19th, 2019, and served as the lead single of her first studio album.
Background[]
On April 4th, Malinda tweeted the following:[1]
| “ | Oooooo I just heard an almost final mix of my next single and got emotional granted I’m having a DAY but still I’m very very excited to share it with you 💙 #allthefeels | ” |
Malinda said in an Instagram story that she wrote the song when she was "unavailable", and started writting how she felt.
Theme[]
The song focuses itself around Malinda’s anxieties. She called the song a personal one and cathartic to sing.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Leave a message at the tone
I'm unavaliable today
I've made a grave mistake in following my will
I'm standing on a stepping stone
All I see is water in my way
This fear's enough to keep me still
[Chorus]
But I'll leave a light on for you
Oh, I'll leave a light on for you
[Verse 2]
I've been in my cocoon for too long
Have I ever known how to fly?
And all around me, faces smilling, for no one
Your simple questions paralyze
Eyes waiting for their chance to cry
So I shut you out, I swear I'm not ungrateful
Just undone
[Chorus]
But I'll leave a light on for you
Oh, I'll leave a light on for you
[Outro]
Come find me (Come find me)
I'll find me
Come find me (Come find me)
I'll find me
Come find me (Come find me)
I'll find me
Come find me (Come find me)
I'll find me
Come find me (Come find me)
I'll find me
I'll leave a light on for you
Oh, I'll leave a light on for you
Video[]
Trivia[]
- The cover art for the song was made by Manka Kasha, who has also done the cover of "a song about nothing".