Lyla’s ‘Second Draft’ is a raw rant turned into reflective melody

Mumbai, 18^th September 2025: In an age of overproduced perfection, ‘Second Draft’ brings an unfiltered emotional honesty and lo-fi jazz textures. The latest single from vocalist-lyricist Lyla, composed and produced by Surel Ingale, is a soulful reflection on being someone’s emotional test-run—the first draft—while someone else reaps the benefits of the final, polished version.

“It started as a rant… and ended up a song,” says Lyla, whose emotive vocals and introspective lyrics offer a relatable take on love, loss, and the bittersweet clarity that comes with hindsight.

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Blending the warmth of lo-fi production, mellow jazz undertones, and the sincerity of singer-songwriter storytelling, “Second Draft” creates a space that’s both intimate and universal. Surel Ingale’s restrained yet intricate production gives the track an atmospheric depth, letting Lyla’s voice—and her words—breathe.

‘Second Draft’ is now streaming on all major platforms.