The title of the album Stages plays an important part in narrating Jade Novah's personal experiences. Stages mean a particular point in the growth of something hence in this case,Jade Novah is not only narrating about her personal experience,but how she has grown to be the person she is today.
According to grammy.com: Jade Novah Digs Deep On New Album 'Stages' Talks Creative Evolution and Vulnerability by Onaje Mcdowelle March 9,2020,it states that,"The budding R&B songstress discusses the building process behind her sophomore album,the challenges of the independent route and why emotion and storytelling in music matter the most". This is why I said the album is narrating about her personal experiences.
Moreover,Onaje Mcdowelle said,"For Novah,Stages represents vulnerability on a completely new level. The project is anchored in genuine emotion that shines through songs written and performed with relatability and authenticity. Inspired by her own life's journey,each song takes on a character and narrative of its own to create an intimate mosaic of personal growth and creative progression". Not only does the album Stages narrates Jade Novah's personal experience,it also talks about her own life's journey in developing as a musician.
The song Stages as stated by Genius,"...is briefly explaining all the Trials and Tribulations that she has went through,or should I say Stages. Jade takes us with her through her past,showing us that being on The Top isn't always an easy Reach". This is shown on the lyrics below:
[Pre-Chorus]
"I've let some people down,didn't fight back
Made some choices that were good and some I want back
Went through shit only to end up runnin' right back
I got issues,but we all got issues like that"
From my point of view,the fact that she is mentioning the challenges she faced is probably her way of showing her fans she is human. She has made mistakes,however it did not stop her from achieving her dreams. Therefore the song Stages is probably motivating others to not give up when things go wrong. This is why the album is narrating her personal experiences.
The song Cycles as stated by Genius,"...had some inspiration from Jade has went through in her life,she stated that she was in a toxic relationship. It is telling what she went through and how she got herself out of the problem,noticing that she and this Ex of hers were going through 'Cycles' ". This is shown on the lyrics below:
[Bridge]
"Had enough,had enough,yeah
I don't want,I don't want it
Toxic love,toxic love,nah
I won't come,I won't come back"
From my point of view,this serves as a message to everyone to stay away from toxic love. It only brings negativity in your life hence why Jade Novah narrates her personal experiences. As she has found happiness in terms of love,she wants everyone to find happiness too.
Lastly,the song Come Back as stated by Genius,"...is The 'hah,I made it' Track. In The song it's as though she has made some encounters with her old friends,after leaving her,they are coming back noticing that she has made it to the top. She is showing and telling them that she isn't here to Play Games".This is shown on the lyrics below:
"I be coastin' my own lane,yeah
I ain't got no time for games,nah
They be tryna say I changed,yeah
You just mad you stayed the same"
From my point of view,where it says,"You just mad you stayed the same" shows that her old friends are jealous of her success. Novah does not care because she is living her life for her not for others. Jade Novah is probably using the song Come Back to tell everyone that they should not let old friends come back especially when they levelled up. This is why the album Stages narrates Jade Novah's personal experience.
Jade Novah gives a reason why her album Stages narrates her personal experiences. As stated by Onaje Mcdowelle,Novah said:
"Well,I think authenticity is really the only way to connect.....I've always been an open book and I think that helps to strengthen the bond with my supporters or the people who are connecting with my music".
She wants her supporters to relate to her music hence why she narrates her personal experiences on the album Stages.
The album Stages was released on 28 February, 2020.
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