Jackson Wang makes a powerful return with his next solo single, ‘High Alone,’ from the highly-anticipated album ‘Magic Man 2′, out on Monday, February 12. This emotional and introspective song quickly caught fans’ hearts and has gathered over 380,000 views on YouTube already. It speaks of solitude through haunting melodies and heartfelt lyrics, tempered with Wang’s gifted storytelling.
‘High Alone’ paints an evocative picture of loneliness, coupling melancholic tones with meaningful lyrics. The rawness brought forth by Wang’s vocals is sure to set him apart as a crowd favorite. The music video makes this one come to life with Lamb-like visuals and dramatic aesthetics, graphically portraying loneliness.
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On Instagram, Wang shared an emotional post, “All my life, I never really told you who I truly am, how I really feel. Maybe it’s not something people want to listen to. Maybe it’s not something people even care about. I’ve spent the last year understanding the Jackson I have always been avoiding. Let me tell you the truth, I see. It’s all in this album. Let the story begin.”
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Fans Reaction
The depth of emotion that comes with ‘High Alone.’ The audience resonates with the questioning in the comment section. One viewer wrote, “The deepest wounds do not come from enemies. The audience members watch him drown just for their entertainment and stand up and leave as soon as he’s done struggling. That’s saying a lot.” Another wrote, “I just want to hug Jackson and say everything is going to be okay.”
The artistic capabilities of Wang drew exuberant praises, while many commented that the music video is a real artwork. One fan wrote, “Jackson’s music videos are underrated. He has an eye for dramatic settings, and his videos feel like mini-films.”
Others applauded his raw emotion translation onscreen, with one stating, “This is not only a song; it is a cinematic experience. Jackson gave every last ounce of his being- raw, real, and unapologetic.”
