kwn, hopeless romantic | Song Review

British singer, songwriter, and rapper kwn delivers another R&B bop with their romantic single, “hopeless romantic.”

The first step is admitting it, kwn (Khyra Wilson).  The British musician has a knack for releasing sensual songs. “Hopeless romantic” is no exception, where love, and, unsurprisingly, sex, are part of the equation.  The passion is real early on, with kwn keeping her foot on the gas. Kwn wrote “hopeless romantic” with David Marcus, and producer, Compass.

“Hopeless romantic” features a unique sound.  It’s firmly planted in R&B, but also has some 80s, Prince-like, pop/rock vibes. Sounds that catch the ear include the pummeling drums and the guitar.  It’s not only the instruments that make the ears perk up.  Kwn’s sultry vocals compel early on.  I love the lushness and sensual sound of the background vocals, performing the recurring titular lyric.  Also, the non-lyrical singing voice heard throughout, mixed in the background, is a great touch. Focusing on the star, Kwn drops the deets of this romance. “I want side-by-side chairs / Chocolate we can share,” she signs in the first verse, and continues, “Sex up on the stairs / ‘Cause we can’t make it to the bed.” Ooh-wee!  In the chorus, she asserts, “I think / I wanna fall in love with my best friend / I think / I want forever ‘cause forever never ends.” Aww! Love is universal, and kwn’s pursuit of her forever love is so, so sweet! Listening to “Hopeless romantic” makes you want to embrace your forever love or continue looking for and pursuing your life-long ride or die.  

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