JVKE Shares the Magical Feeling—and the Classical Artist—That Inspired New Single ‘Golden Hour’
21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist JVKE has been making music since he was just 3, and his powerful musical prowess is on full display in his stunning single, "Golden Hour."
The track was the follow-up to his previous single, "this is what heartbreak feels like," an impassioned breakup song that's become a viral YouTube Shorts hit thanks to its open verse challenge and becoming a dance trend, with the track used more than 200k. Both songs blend authentic lyricism and a modern touch with classical influences to create a sound that's undeniably JVKE, demonstrating that he's one of the most innovative and multifaceted artists around today. We got the chance to chat with JVKE about "Golden Hour," its lyrics and its influences, and here's what he shared with us.
The Story Behind 'Golden Hour'
JVKE: I was inspired by Franz Liszt, an 1800s composer whose music I played when being classically trained in piano. His composition style heavily influenced the pianos in the production.
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What 'Golden Hour' Means
JVKE: It feels like a pause in time, with all your attention on that special someone. The sun is shining—it's your golden hour. I wanted to capture the emotion that you feel when you see something beautiful. That feeling is the "golden hour."
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JVKE's Favorite Lyric
JVKE: "It's your golden hour." I think the phrase encapsulates everything I feel when I see something beautiful. Those words really painted the picture for me and I hope it does for everyone who hears it.
The Lyrics
It was just two lovers
Sittin' in the car, listening to "Blonde"
Fallin' for each other
Pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish
No Donald Glover
Missed call from my mother
Like, "Where you at tonight?" Got no alibi
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
We were just two lovers
Feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast
Burnin' through the summer
Radio on blast, make the moment last
She got solar power
Minutes feel like hours
She knew she was the baddest. Can you even imagine
Fallin' like I did?
For the love of my life
She's got glow on her face
A glorious look in her eyes
My angel of light
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
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