Ryan's debut conceptual EP monologues, goodbyes & coexistence navigates the complexities of self-discovery, closure, and ambiguous intimacy through three reimagined covers, blending minimalist pop production with raw lyrical introspection. Chapter I: monologues Kicking off with dating myself (a glittering reinterpretation of Sad Alex’s anthem), Ryan transforms self-love into sonic rebellion. The lowercase title mirrors the song’s anti-grandiosity ethos, as breezy vocals float over tropical synths. Lyrics like “i’m not single, i’m just dating myself” reframe solitude as radical self-devotion—a Gen-Z manifesto against romantic desperation. Chapter II: goodbyes Jason Mraz’s It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday becomes a haunting piano-led elegy. Ryan’s amber-toned vocals strip the classic to its emotional core, amplifying lines like “memories to be my sunshine after the rain” into a meditation on nostalgic release—less a farewell than a tender thank-you note to the past. Chapter III: coexistence Closing with Isac Elliot’s Roommates, Ryan dissects relationship limbo through pulsing electropop. The track’s central question—“Are we lovers or roommates?”—gains new urgency in his delivery, juxtaposing icy synth textures with warm vocal layering. It’s a study in emotional dissonance, where shared toothpaste replaces shared dreams. Production Philosophy By recontextualizing English-language originals through Mandarin artistic sensibilities, Ryan crafts a borderless dialogue. While lyrics remain fully in English (with Chinese translations provided separately), his phrasing nuances and minimalist arrangements—think lingering vocal pauses, fractured electronic beats—embed Eastern contemplative aesthetics into Western pop structures. The lowercase track titling extends this rebellion against performative grand narratives, prioritizing intimacy over spectacle.