“Ain't The One” by VANILLA.6 – A Song Feature

 

      “Ain't The One” has the start of a synth-driven weather front that is warm but lyrically overcast. There is some accuracy to that early forecast. But when the guitar enters, the single from VANILLA.6 reveals its true identity - this is a multidimensional system in which components gust in and out of dominance. Thus, at the 46-second mark, the percussion begins its assertive push for some attention and, with some assistance, temporarily claims control after the chorus closes at 1:02.
 
     Still, the most appealing segment of “Ain't The One” awaits. At 2:49, the multidimensionality reaches the vocals. Although the lyrics become difficult to decipher (the lyrics are included in this post), the vocal dynamics are commanding and the production mastery deserves applause. The vocals have the feel of a call-and-response sequence, but call-and-echo sensibilities are probably a more accurate description.
 
     VANILLA.6 was established in Japan by ook-boy (composer/songwriter) in 2015. Based on “Ain’t The One,” it isn’t surprising that their sound is described as “New- Pop aesthetics with the mixture soundscape of New-Wave, Post-Punk, Shoegazer, 80’s/90’s Pops and the visual design of mode, new-wave, street presentation.”  A self-titled album was released in 2020 after being recorded as a Rock band. In comparison, the recently released 14-track album, "LAST DANCE," was produced in the UK, the new home for the band, as composer ook-boy's solo project. About the album:
  “[LAST DANCE] further deepens and expands the band's musical and lyrical worldview. Featuring eight new, high-energy tracks that bring to mind new elements of bass music, soul, and R&B, as well as complete reproductions of six of the band's signature tracks, including ‘90's Milan’ and ‘OWLS.’  This 14-track album is a fitting culmination of the band's history and evolution, marking their 10th anniversary. 
 
     “Ain't The One” by VANILLA.6

Bandcamp: https://vanilla-6.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanilla.6/
Album streaming: https://linkco.re/QSVpnCre?lang=en

Lyrics of “Ain't The One” by VANILLA.6
About to lose my mind for hallucinations
You dragged me with your lick into your bedroom, again
No way to get out of this obsession
Just gimme some more clue of your intentions
 
Or end me now
Can’t deal with love like you do
So end me now
Don’t take my fire for fun
I ain’t the one
 
About to lose my mind for hallucinations
You dragged me with your lick into your bedroom, again
No way to get out of this obsession
Just gimme some more clue of your intentions
 
Or end me now
Can’t deal with love like you do
So end me now
Don’t take my fire for fun
I ain’t the one
 
I ain’t the one
I ain’t the one
 
Shockwave of the scent you wear
Lip mark on the frosted lights
Drop your martini glass
You got me too high on you
 
Or end me now
Can’t deal with love like you do
So end me now
Don’t take my fire for fun
Already know that I ain’t the one