Jordan Knight, ‘Stingy’ – Song Review
‘Stingy’ – Song Review, Jordan Knight 11:10 AM
Knight and ‘Stingy’ get an assist from his edgy NKOTB bandmate Donnie Wahlberg, who sings a few ’80s-inspired pre-choruses and a bridge, also tossing in a little rap part about a “careless whisper for a careless man,” which is a quiet nod to Wham and George Michael.
When Knight sings “Baby I am just so / Stingy / I can’t let go / You got me so stingy,” we can appreciate the sentiment of clinging to the one you love … Despite all evidence that they have already moved on with their lives and don’t reciprocate.
While the song is a solid chunk of poppy R&B, the lyrics definitely drift into silly territory midway through, especially when they are sung by someone who is well over the age of 18. There are a few metaphors about the object of his affection being like cake and ice cream, but when he croons, “You should be wifey,” it elicits more than one eye roll. There’s a different between cutesy usage of teen lingo and corny and that line certainly is the latter. Still, Knight wises up and coos, “Instead I’m keeping on foot in / And one out the door,” it reels us back in.
The song is airy and light, despite a weighty, relationship-based subject matter. Overall it’s a good summer R&B song with a frothy lyrics at times.
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