Restart
Gail Belmonte
“Restart” immerses listeners into a harrowing tale of breakup and romantic dissolution. Written by Belmonte based on personal experience, the poignant track dissects a kind of love that the singer-songwriter thought was the only thing that she’ll ever get to have. “It was deeply upsetting at the time but I learnt so much, including the fact that there will be new beginnings, even if it seems like it won’t be happening anytime soon or in the ways we want,” reveals Belmonte.
“Restart” is the most personal of Gail’s releases so far, and takes a slower pace, music-wise. A steady 808 kick plays throughout the song, while the mood flows with a more sober approach. “I wanted this to be like the sound of a heartbeat, grounding the song musically from start to finish,” shares Gail.
“Please, don’t forget one thing - it’s to remember me. I’ll love you for eternity”, Gail sings at the end of the bridge, and reflects, “those words seem to stop time for me for a little while. They really highlight the weight that love and heartbreak hold.”
[Verse 1]
Blaming
We’ve done too much blaming
Our hearts have taken one hit too much
I know
We held on too long
We held on too long our grip started slipping
[Chorus]
So I won’t be chasing, waiting, looking for your heart
‘Cos it is too late now for us to restart
How long can we push and pull and wrestle with our minds
Even you know it’s too late now for us to restart
[Verse 2]
Burning
This bridge is burning
What started with a spark has left ashes in its path
I know
I can’t go solo
The only love I’ve ever known is you and you and you and you
[Chorus]
So I won’t be chasing, waiting, looking for your heart
‘Cos it is too late now for us to restart
How long can we push and pull and wrestle with our minds
Even you know it’s too late now for us to restart
[Bridge]
Please
You’re still a part of all my reveries
Now
Like paper we just crumble easily
Please
Don’t forget one thing it’s to remember me
I’ll love you for eternity
[Chorus]
I won’t be chasing, waiting, looking for your heart
‘Cos it is too late now for us to restart
How long can we push and pull and wrestle with our minds
Even you know it’s too late now for us to restart
I won’t be chasing, waiting, looking for your heart
‘Cos it is too late now for us to restart
How long can we push and pull and wrestle with our minds
Even you know it’s too late now for us to restart
