“ribbons” by quinnie – A Song Feature

 

     “ribbons” has a composition that demonstrates a musician’s dedication to artistic fulfillment, prioritizing it over monetary gain. We are in an era characterized by listeners with short attention spans and a seemingly infinite number of song options. Musicians are aware that Spotify and other streaming platforms pay royalties only if a song reaches a certain minimum playing time. So, captivating song intros have never been more important to the financial well-being of musicians. However, “ribbons” does not include an intro, and the initial 50 seconds of the song from quinnie are basically free of any embellishments or ornamentation. The lush texturing of her song is withheld until its final minute.
 
     As an explanation of her song, quinnie said, “‘ribbons’ is about being exhausted with the time and effort it takes to present ‘feminine,’ and a desire to just be. i was inspired by joni mitchell’s ‘carey’ and the line ‘got me used to those clean white linens and my fancy French cologne,’ considering these motifs as markers of girlhood and feminine cleanliness.” The writing style exposes her disregard of the rules of capitalization. More importantly, the content of the writing shows her creativity and her willingness to embrace intimate subject matter. quinnie’s bio interestingly states:
   “[S]he can promise you this: the music is sentimental and earnest, with a sprinkle of playfulness and a truckload of honesty. Having wanted to be a marine biologist for most of her childhood years, quinnie’s music is greatly inspired by a love for the underwater world. quinnie hopes her music has the capacity to transport you to an array of biomes, whether it be the lush deciduous forests of New Jersey, or the vibrant tide pools she loves to explore in California. Above all else, she wants you to find beauty in the details: a smooth stone from the beach or a bolt found on the ground. Magic is all around us, you just need to know where to look.
 
      Instrumentally, the highlight of “ribbons” begins just after the three-minute mark. There is the sound of trumpet, and the acoustic guitar gives ground to Rock guitar. Vocally, the same segment of the song layers quinnie’s voice into a rich melancholic chorus.
 
      quinne is currently based in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old released her debut album in February 2023 called "flounder," which boasts breakout songs like "touch tank" and fan favorites "man" and "get what u get."
 
     “ribbons” by quinnie

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Lyrics of “ribbons” by quinnie
I took off my clothes and ribbons
To see what it looks like
I took off the face paint, no shame
It looks alright
 
I wore the same clothes
Ten days in a row
(One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten)
Seems like I'm the same
But I don't know
 
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of clean white linens
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of tying ribbons
 
I'm the smell of a coat from out in the cold
I'm a frozen mandarin, skin frosty and gold
No fun to be sexy on the websites
Whеn I know I always shine in the light
 
I'm tired of pretty drеsses
I'm tired of clean white linens
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of tying ribbons
 
For as much as I'd like to vaporize
Sometimes I'm happy as a clam
Because I am
Ooh-ooh, ooh
 
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of clean white linens
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of tying ribbons
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of clean white linens
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of tying ribbons
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of clean white linens
I'm tired of pretty dresses
I'm tired of tying ribbons