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All I Know Of Men

‘All I Know Of Men’ is an unfinished song. It was created around a topic I usually don’t discuss within my music. The context for this song is based on my father, and despite it being challenging to work on, I see it as an important theme to delve into. The track is such a personal piece of music; therefore, I struggled with the idea of ‘perfection’ and ensuring it resonated with me entirely. This is sadly such a heavy, relatable topic, and my aim is for the listener to feel moved. The process of writing a song with so much emotional turmoil is hard and not seamless; therefore, finishing it is hard to achieve. It is a shorter song at the moment than envisioned, as I have not been capable of bringing myself to write the rest. I plan to work further on the lyrical content and instrumentation; however, I want to stick with this acoustic feel as it highlights the raw feeling I am trying to convey. Discomfort is part of my journey as an authentic artist, and vulnerability is a key part of my craft.

What Do You Want Me To Do

‘What Do You Want Me To Do’ is a song centred around a playful concept accompanied by dark undertones, built on the theme of a personal romantic experience. A reckless decision brought to life through a song which relates to the universal experience of giving in to temptation reveals feelings of liberation and humanity. ‘Forbidden fruit’ is an interesting term, but fitting for this track, and the hint of sass was highly intentional alongside the feeling of uncertainty; this showcases my personality, which is the goal within my music.

Bitter

The context for ‘Bitter’ is crafted around the internalised jealousy woman commonly experience. The word ‘bitter’ came to me in a session where another writer and I were discussing a situation I was involved in with an old friend of mine. We both had the same life aspirations, both being musicians, and that silent competition she felt inevitably ended the friendship. This song brought out a side to me I don’t always like to see; however, I deem it important to be honest in my music. The almost cocky, self-assured attitude conveyed in this track was exactly the intention and how I was feeling at the time. The sassiness is part of who I am, which is why I wanted to incorporate this into this song.

The Cost Of You

This is probably my favourite ‘sadder’ song I have written to date. ‘The Cost of You’ is about a connection that ended a while before this song was created. A brief relationship that still oddly impacted my life even after so much time passed, which played a lot on my conscience. The heaviness of mourning someone, mixed with acceptance, was the inspiration for this song. With thoughts of what if it went differently, alongside feelings of resentment are displayed. The instrumentation reflects these components, an example being the piano; the sad chords emphasise the sadness of the lyrics along with a reflective sense of irony, which emulates the kind of relationship we had.

Ten Steps Behind

‘Ten Steps Behind’ is based around a point in my life where I felt out of control, ‘ten steps behind’. I felt lost at this moment in time, a shrunken version of myself I no longer recognised, with remembrance of the confident and ambitious person I once was. This induced feelings of sorrow and almost despair. I always make music that accurately correlates to the state I am in at the time, which links into the overall intention of my artistry. Being genuine.

Woman U Need

‘Woman I Need’ is all about the magic of being a confident woman and the importance of standing in your power. Knowing your worth as a woman is a priceless feeling, and not letting a man determine your value is unmatched. In today’s society, men can sometimes prey on quieter women with malicious intent instead of a ‘loud’ one, but this is not an invitation to change yourself to be more digestible for any man. I wanted the song to feed into the idea that being strong is not ‘unfeminine’, which is why the instruments are snappy, the melody sassy, and the vocals very direct. Again, this song is unfinished at the moment, but the same idea is still there. I plan to build up the rest of the song where the choruses become louder and switch up the melody in verse two to keep it interesting.

Hot Head

This track is centred around the word ‘hot head’, which is a term I’d use to describe myself. I would say I have a ‘short fuse’, and even though it is a trait I sometimes view as a negative one, I wouldn’t change it. My intense need to feel ‘heard’ can sometimes be overwhelming, especially for my partner, who can almost act as a diffuser at times. My raw approach to this song is a common theme throughout the rest of my music; I struggle to feel satisfied when lyrics, concepts and the overall ‘feel’ of songs don’t resonate with me entirely. Therefore, honesty is always a priority of mine when making music.

Figure It Out

‘Figure It Out’ is crafted around the imagery of me representing fire and my boyfriend being water. The honest portrayal of my relationship is yet another example of my commitment to authentic musicianship and personal style. This song was composed on a day I had an argument that left me ruminating and self-reflecting, and in conversation with a writer, we both agreed we are all just trying to ‘figure it out’.

Photoshoot for EP Release + Single Covers (Themed)

These photos perfectly sum me up as a person. My goal is to be received exactly as who I am and what I love. Hence, there being a digital camera, tarot cards (me being spiritual), make-up and of course my guitar, which I play every day. My social media consists of me promoting my songs and myself, always having a hair roller in my hair, and since being from Liverpool, this showcases my culture. The roller makes me recognisable, and I intend to use this for my image, ‘my thing’. I feel it portrays me and my slightly chaotic, high-maintenance vibe, which I love. I would say I am unapologetically myself, and I have a thick skin, which comes across in my music.