SHELLY PEREL - 12AM

The song is an alternative pop ballad that talks about intimacy, tenderness, and feeling safe in a relationship.

By Grace

10/7/20241 min read

On Rotation: SHELLY PEREL "12AM"

Israeli artist Shelly Perel has debuted with the soulful alternative pop ballad “12AM,” a tender and intimate track that sets the tone for her upcoming album, Patience and Stuff. The song captures the comforting feeling of safety in a relationship, with its minimalist piano chords and warm, melancholic sound carefully designed to evoke a sense of home for listeners.

Lyrically, “12AM” is a reflection on love’s emotional complexities, as Shelly’s clear, gentle vocals deliver the line, “Oh baby, you drive me mad, you’re a real one.” The song explores the uncertainty of relationships balanced with the security found in a partner's embrace. While the title “12AM” might suggest a lonely, late-night mood, the lyrics instead offer a surprising sense of warmth and reassurance, turning expectations on their head.

Produced by Golde and mixed at Funkhaus in Berlin, “12AM” features a lush yet understated production, allowing Shelly’s vocals to take the spotlight. Golde described the creative process as effortless, with the song’s layers, piano, violins, bass, drums, and synths, coming together naturally, as if the music had always existed. The result is a romantic journey, full of soft textures that wrap around the listener.

Though “12AM” marks Shelly’s first release, her artistic maturity is undeniable, partly due to her many collaborations with prominent producers. With this debut, Shelly Perel establishes herself as a promising artist to watch, showcasing not only her soulful, pitch-perfect voice but also her skill in creating an immersive, emotionally resonant atmosphere.