GIVĒON Drops New Soulful Single ‘Twenties’

The connoisseur of neo-soul and R&B, GIVĒON, has dropped a new single, Twenties.

Emerging in the late 2010s, he gained widespread attention after being featured on Drake’s 2020 track Chicago Freestyle.

His solo work, including the Grammy-nominated Take Time EP and debut album Give or Take, showcases his ability to blend classic soul influences with modern R&B production.

His music often explores themes of love, heartbreak, and introspection, delivered through smooth, melancholic melodies.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Frank Sinatra and Sampha, GIVĒON’s style stands out for its rich vocal textures and cinematic production, setting him apart in today’s R&B landscape.

GIVĒON’s Twenties captures the weight of hindsight in a failed relationship, blending regret with self-reflection. The lyrics paint a picture of youthful love that, despite deep emotional investment, ultimately feels like lost time.

Lines like “Thought I was learning myself, I was just learning you” highlight the blurred boundaries between self-discovery and attachment.

The repetition of “I spent my twenties on you” in the chorus emphasizes lingering frustration, as if the narrator is grappling with the realization that those formative years were consumed by someone who wasn’t meant to last.

With melancholic undertones and GIVĒON’s signature soulful delivery, the song taps into the bittersweet realization that sometimes love isn’t enough—and growing up means learning that the hard way.