In her latest single “Through and Through,” Maya Méndez delivers a quietly affecting statement of love and self-assurance that reinforces her growing reputation as one of indie pop’s most emotionally articulate new voices. Known for her warm fusion of pop and R&B, the LA-based singer-songwriter pares down the production and pacing here to deliver a delicate and deeply resonant track.
At its heart, “Through and Through” is a song of lost love, but completely stripped of spectacle. Each line feels conversational, as if overheard in the half-light of early morning. Maya’s writing is powerful and full of heart, a hallmark of her emerging style that we saw on earlier singles like “Have you fun” and “Worthy (See a Future).”
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What’s unique about this single is Maya’s approach, as lines like “ ’cause you’re artificial, unintelligent and / You’ll never really have the guts to let me go.” are uncharacteristically direct and biting. The emotional core comes in the chorus; “I can’t believe I let you hurt me like that/ I can′t believe you didn’t love me right back/ I never thought you′d be okay/ Watching me so far away,” displaying a sense of vulnerability that draws you right in.
But the real kicker is how Maya evolves the narrative throughout the track, closing the song with a smart inversion of the chorus, “I never thought I′d be okay/ Wanting you so far away.” It takes her from being a helpless victim to the point where she’s ready to heal and move on.
The arrangement mirrors the lyrics’ emotional transparency. A softly plucked acoustic guitar sits at the center, joined only by subtle percussion. Rather than crowd the space, the instrumentation breathes, with every element designed to frame Maya’s voice. The gentle vocal layering in the bridge and chorus adds texture without sacrificing immediacy.
It’s the vocal performance carries the song as Maya’s delivery is confident but never forceful. She leans into breathy phrasing during the verses, and opens up in the chorus with a controlled warmth that feels earned.
For listeners familiar with her earlier singles “Through and Through” represents a clear evolution. It may not aim for instant radio hooks, but that’s precisely its strength. The reward lies in its subtlety: the small inflections, the quiet pauses, and the emotional sincerity that accumulates over repeat listens. With this release, Maya Méndez continues to carve out her lane as an artist on the rise.
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