GOSHEN, Ind. — “Javelin” by Kevin Morby is a calm and emotional song that really makes you stop and think. When I first listened to it, it felt like sitting alone in your room late at night with only a small lamp on. The music isn’t loud or dramatic, but it’s still loud in a quiet way.
The title “Javelin” makes me think of something sharp flying through the air. A javelin isn’t soft, it’s thrown with force and purpose. I think that could represent words or feelings being thrown at someone. Sometimes when we say something important, it can feel like we’re launching it across a huge distance, hoping it lands the right way. The song feels like that. Like he’s sending his emotions out into the world and not knowing exactly how they’ll land.
The instruments in the background are simple and kind of soft, almost like a slow heartbeat. They don’t distract from his voice, which feels honest and real. It’s not overly dramatic, but you can tell there’s meaning behind it. His voice sounds steady, but underneath it there’s this feeling of longing, like someone reaching out in the dark hoping someone reaches back.
Overall, “Javelin” feels personal and reflective. It paints a picture of distance and connection at the same time, like two people standing far apart but still trying to see each other clearly. It’s the kind of song that doesn’t scream for attention, but instead quietly stays with you, like an echo you still hear after everything else goes silent.
Little Wide Open will be the eighth studio album by Kevin Morby, and is set to release on May 15, 2026. The album continues his folk-rock style while focusing on themes like travel, home, and personal growth.
– Joey P, Co News Director
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