Heron – “What If?”

Heron’s single “What If?” is the kind of track that invites you to really stop and take it in. It’s part of his 2025 project Underground Sky, which he’s been putting out song by song, and this one brings a slower, more reflective feel to the series. The track starts with piano and vocals up front, and then gradually brings in acoustic guitar, strings, pedal steel, lo-fi drums, and vocal harmonies. It moves patiently without forcing anything, which fits the kind of questions the song is asking.

In the lyrics, Heron talks about questioning beliefs and rethinking ideas that have been passed down. The line “What if everything you were taught wasn’t what you thought?” opens the door to a deeper look at how people shape their views, but he never pushes for a clear answer. He just lays it out and lets it sit, which keeps the song personal and steady without trying to sound too abstract, and Heron handled everything himself for this track, from the writing and performance to the mixing, artwork, and video. That all-in approach helps the final result feel clear and focused, with each part working well together without anything feeling forced.

If you’ve already listened to earlier singles from this project, like “Read My Mind” or “Dead To It”, you’ll hear the same grounded style here, but this one slows things down and gives more space to breathe. It doesn’t rush to get anywhere, and that’s part of what makes it work. Check out his other songs if you haven’t already, and follow Heron on social media to stay in the loop on new music coming later in 2025.