ZAYN continues to try a variety of things on his singles released post-Mind of Mine.  “Fingers” is no exception to the rule, dabbling in drunkenness and romance.   

“I know it’s taking all your strength to keep restrained / ‘Cause you got different things replacin’ / Old feelings that you’ve felt…” Uh oh… is this another instance of the plight of love? Hmm.  Clearly, ZAYN is experimenting with a number of different ideas and sounds in preparation for his eventual second LP.  Post-Mind of Mine, the former 1D member has had his share of both ‘hot and cold’ moments by my estimations, with “Let Me” being among his best offerings.  Back again, without mention of an album as of press time, “Fingers” comes off a bit ‘helter-skelter,’ yet, that seems to be just the sentiment that the artist has in mind.

“Fingers” clocks in at under three minutes in duration, keeping things ‘short and sweet’. Stylistically, the record is in ZAYN’s niche – the sweet spot between urban contemporary and pop.  As always, he delivers respectable vocals, sounding smooth, easy-going, and flaunting a beautiful tone.  He even sounds pretty awesome on the first verse, dropping a f-bomb from the jump:

“F**ked and I want ya

Looked and I loved ya

Stuck, now I need ya

Hopin’ I’d see ya

Touch, wanna feel her

Much can’t conceal her, no…”

The opening lyric from the first verse is reprised on the chorus, where the listener once more gets the picture that ZAYN is totally ‘fucked up’ you might say:

“I’ve been f**ked and I want ya, I can’t even text ya

‘Cause my fingers ain’t working, but my heart is

If you wanna, let me know where you are, B

I can come and love ya (I can come and love).”

Final Thoughts 

So, the premise of the song? ZAYN is likely drunk, but he’s so to’ up he can’t properly text or convey his feelings for her.  It’s not brand-new, but definitely interesting.  Is there much song here? No. Is this a transcendent record by the British pop star? No. But, “Fingers” is definitely an interesting, somewhat unorthodox listen.

ZAYN • Fingers – Single • RCA • Release: 10.19.18

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