Follow Drew Smith
Have you ever heard an angel sing? Click play and discover the incredible voice of Drew Smith. He’s from Burlington, Ontario (Canada), and some of his songs already ended up on TV and in movies.
A folk love song with brass? Sounds weird, right? And yet… he went for it. And it works.
The song moves forward quietly, like a love story that takes its time and ends up bringing you something really beautiful. And if, like us, you just became parents, it might hit right where it’s most fragile.
There’s emotion everywhere. In the voice, in the melody, in the strange mix of instruments that shouldn’t go well together, but still do.
Total crush.
Drew Smith’s take on “Leaf by Leaf”
I usually write songs very slowly, but for the most part, this song was written in a few hours. The lyrics quickly followed. I knew early on that it was a song about love, with the focus being on how people decide to grow their love. At one point, the song had a more extensive production behind it, but I felt it was much better in a stripped-down format.
IMC Listening Guide
Quick insights to help you connect with the song on your terms.
Best weather to enjoy this song
Sunny day
Best time to listen
Midday energy boost
Best place to listen
On the road, At home
Does this song haunt the silence?
Melody lingers
Goosebumps scale
Chills guaranteed
