Eric Atasia’s ‘Temporary’ finds strength in sincerity, leaves room for depth

Ugo Aliogo

Eric Atasia’s new single, Temporary, doesn’t try too hard to be flashy; and that is exactly why it works. At its core, the song is simple, a heartfelt meditation on impermanence, whether in love or life itself. But beneath that simplicity lies a hook that sticks.

By the second listen, you’re already humming along, proof that Atasia understands the quiet power of repetition.

Vocally, he leans into emotion rather than polish. There is a raw honesty in his delivery, the kind that makes the listener feel he’s not just performing but confessing. Paired with an instrumental that gives him room to breathe — not overproduced, not cluttered — the result is a track that feels personal, almost intimate.

Yet, the song also leaves space for growth. The lyrics, while relatable, sometimes fall back on generalities. The emotion is there, but you can not help wishing for sharper imagery, those specific details that turn a song into a story you can see and feel.

A late-night phone call, a half-empty glass, a certain goodbye at a bus stop — little moments like these could transform the theme of impermanence into something unforgettable.

The production does its job well, but it plays it safe. Around the midpoint, the song risks settling into a groove that doesn’t fully build toward a climax. A daring bridge, a stripped-back breakdown, or even a final chorus layered with harmonies could have elevated it, creating that spine-tingling moment listeners replay over and over.

Still, the strength of ‘Temporary’ lies in its sincerity. It is a song that feels less like a product and more like a conversation, a young artist opening up about what it means to hold on to something fleeting.

With a bit more lyrical depth and dynamic variation, Eric Atasia has the tools to turn tracks like this into timeless records.

For now, the song is a promising reminder of where he’s headed: an artist unafraid to be vulnerable, building a sound that feels both familiar and his own.