There are a lot of emotions packed in this song by Janelle Sy’mone. You see, ‘Good Girl’ comes from a space of remembrance and grief. Written for her late sister, the track seeks to not be sorrowful, instead embracing the same fierce and powerful attitude that Janelle attributes to her sibling. For us listeners, will be hard to treat the song as a tribute to a lost soul, being the records so glorious and uplifting. But, for Sy’mone, this is a way to honour her sister’s memory in the most authentic way possible.
Produced by award-winning producer Jeremy ‘JayJ’, ‘Good Girl’ delves into Beyoncé vibes, offering RnB stylings with a majestic horn section and an organic contour. Janelle Sy’mone’s vocals are proud and empowering, almost authoritative. Emerging from Atlanta, it is clear she’s in for a successful career.
Delving into the song’s storytelling, she explains: “Good Girl is a backhanded apology. It's a "sorry, not sorry" to every guy that has broken hearts on purpose. Women are often told to be sweet, nice and genial--but what happens when sweet goes bitter? This song expresses that switch from good to bad, from in love to enraged.”
