“Thaw By June,” which she co-wrote and had produced with Christopher Michael Perry, goes beyond just being another love song. It reflects on the quiet fantasies we create while waiting for someone to notice us and share our feelings. Paige O shared her perspective, saying, There are so many love and breakup songs, but not enough about being unnoticed. Falling in love with someone you’ve imagined, even if you don’t really know them. This idea adds a relatable twist to the song that resonates with many listeners.
The song has a gentle quality that pulls you into Paige’s reflective world. Her warm and sensitive voice balances openness with confidence. The production is both simple and emotionally powerful, creating just the right atmosphere for the storytelling in each verse, allowing the lyrics to breathe and take center stage. You can almost feel a soft spring day while listening, reflecting Paige’s belief that summer brings a certain emotional warmth and a gentle ease in human connections.
“Thaw By June” stands out for its thoughtful simplicity. Rather than making big statements, Paige O shares small, relatable moments filled with hope, doubt, and dreams about what could be. The song is a reflection on patience, imagination, and the bittersweet feeling of wanting something that might never happen, a timeless theme that feels refreshingly personal.