Released: 2024
“Grateful” by ZAYN is a reflective love ballad, filled with sentiments of gratitude and acceptance. It delves into the transformative power of love, self-discovery, and embracing change and growth.
We kick off with ZAYN detailing his intense emotional attachment, saying “I see your mother’s shine in your eye, I know that you’re mine and I’d cry”. This is him acknowledging the deep connection he has with his loved one, recognizing her traits and cherishing them. ZAYN gets us grooving with the chorus, “Love it when the rain comes down, Love it when the waves calm down, Yeah, I’m grateful for you”. It’s clear he finds comfort and peace in the midst of life’s tempests, embracing both joyful and challenging times.
He follows with “These days I live to my depiction, Nowadays, I’m finding no affliction”. What ZAYN’s saying here is he’s living true to his nature, and it’s liberating. In his words, it’s a “new addiction”, a metaphor for fully embracing one’s self and the journey of self-discovery.
Jumping to the equally compelling bridge, “Things change, and I’m okay with what I’m not. It feels wasteful to be hateful, I’ll be grateful for what I got”, ZAYN’s serving us some straight-up life lessons. He’s encouraging us to accept change, let go of negativity, and appreciate what we have. It’s the kind of wisdom that comes from personal growth and maturity.
“Grateful” is ZAYN’s poetic tribute to love and self-acceptance, set to a soulful melody. It’s a warm hug in song form, a testament to gratitude and the beauty of change. Powerful stuff sure to resonate with anyone navigating life’s choppy seas.
