Folk/Review Eli Taylor - Overthinker

Singer-songwriter Eli Taylor, from Englewood, FL., has been playing guitar since he was fourteen years old. It was during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the world was shutting down, that Eli had the opportunity to become completely absorbed by the guitar and eventually write his own music. During high school, Eli played guitar in the jazz band for 3 years, where he was able to start an indie-rock band with friends from the band in his junior year.

For anyone who have ever struggled with the turmoil of love and self-doubt, Eli Taylor's song "Overthinker" is a poignant and profoundly reflective song. The song's lyrics, which are both intimate and globally familiar, examine the flurry of feelings that go along with both the longest enduring and the most traumatic relationships. It was written from a position of vulnerability.

The weight of Taylor's reflections is carried by his expressive voice, which transport listeners to a realm of sorrow, bewilderment, and self-reflection. With a sound that is both personal and wide, the acoustic undertones of the song fit in well with its emotional core. The turbulence of Taylor's inner thoughts—mistakes committed, decisions regretted, and the mental loops that trap us in overthinking—engages the listener as the melody develops.

By transforming the lyrical profundity into a visual story that reflects the intensity of the song's topics, the accompanying music video heightens the poignancy of the song. The visuals enhance the narrative, producing an emotionally stirring and engrossing experience.

Eli Taylor shows that he can transform personal suffering into art with “Overthinker,” a song that stays with you long after it's over. The song solidifies his status as a captivating voice in modern music and demonstrates his development as a songwriter and performer. “Overthinker” is a therapeutic and incredibly sympathetic listening experience for anyone who have experienced the tug of love and regret.