You’re On Your Own, Kid – Taylor Swift

The news is out, I am indeed a Swifty. I’ve loved Taylor’s music ever since I was an early teen. Her story writing abilities have inspired my own writing and I look up to her greatly. “I searched the party of better bodies, just to learn that you never cared” – As a teenager and…

Loner – Kali Uchis

I’ve been vibing to this song all week. I am at a place in my life where I am not sacrificing myself for others as much as I used to. I would rather be alone than around people who don’t respect me and my needs. Growing up in my family, I would constantly be invalidated…

We Never Change – Coldplay

“i want to live life and never be cruel” – This line describes a longing for a simplification of what life is. The writer wants to never be cruel and to only be kind, shining light on the reality that sometimes they hurt others but that they don’t want to. It doesn’t feel good to…

I Do This All The Time – Self Esteem

“look up, lean back, be strong, you didn’t think you’d live this long” – To be honest, I didn’t really expect to live a long life until recently. Growing up, I was always so depressed and had such low self esteem that I didn’t imagine a full future for myself. It’s a bit jarring to…

Dirty Mouth – Alice Phoebe Lou

I only recently discovered Alice Phoebe Lou but omg I am so glad that I did. This South African born, Berlin based singer-songwriter is all about women empowerment and I am here for it. She is a rock and roll free soul who sings about her witchy ways, dealing with men who idealize her, and…

Whispers – Halsey

This song hits me hard every time I listen to it because it shows so many raw truths about loneliness and the want to be desired.