Pop singer Olivia Gunn's smooth, melodic vocals are back for this new single about an ex-lover whose behavior has made them strikeout. Actin Out, released on August 13, 2021, provides a striking contrast to her 2020 love song, Die For Me. One can see the foreshadowing of childish behavior within the single's cover art. The cover art features Olivia with her arms crossed and the song's title scripted using children's building blocks. This childlike feel is also depicted in the pastel colors used in the album art, which are Olivia's own branded colors.
Actin Out's relatable lyrics paint the picture of an ex-lover that seeks reconciliation after it's too late. The chorus of the song goes, "You can see it now, now that he’s around. Oh, you miss me now. You wanna work it out. I know what that’s about. So, you can shut your mouth Actin’ like a child. You just actin’ out." Other lyrics in the song include the ex-lover calling multiple times a day and their jealousy over the new guy she's dating. Olivia's smooth, Billie Eilish-Esque, vocals highlight the storytelling within the song's lyrics. In the last refrain of the chorus, Olivia adds a variation to the song's melody, including some ad-libs that highlight what she's singing in the lyrics. While the same lyrics repeat themselves with a few variations, the repetition drives home that she will not be giving her ex-lover another chance
Actin Out is a laid-back song with a mix of Pop and R&B-type instrumentals. Throughout the song, you can hear an orchestral rift that compliments the beat with it. On top of the beat and the orchestral synth rift, you can also hear the R&B vocals mixed into the background. The mixing is top-notch. Each of the song's components are well blended, creating a laid-back tune that you will be sure to replay. Compared to her other releases, Actin Out is one of her more bass-heavy songs. In addition, the song features a kind of quiet instrumental instead of the commonly heard lyrical bridge. The silence gives the listener time to reflect on the lyrics they've heard and relate to them. The song's catchy melodies and smooth vocals create an earworm for the listener.
The main critique of the song is that it should be longer. The song is well done and delivers a story that all listeners can relate to. With Actin Out's total duration being 2:29, it leaves the listener wanting more of what Olivia has to offer. To make the song longer, it is suggested to add a bridge within the song instead of a simple instrumental. The bridge could be an opportunity for her to showcase more of the story she's telling and add on some extra lyrics and vocals that can convey even more of the emotion she's trying to show. Overall, Olivia Gunn is an up-and-coming artist that everyone needs to be on the lookout for. Her immense talent and well-produced songs show that she is ready to make it big in the music industry.
Actin Out is available to stream, purchase and download now on all platforms.
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