“Initially, I wrote this all on guitar and a GarageBand drum beat in 2022 or 2023, none of which made it into the final version. I came home from a night with a guy during which I had a pretty unpleasant memory pop up and wig me out during what was supposed to be a fun time. It unlocked a lot of unpleasant memories/anger during what was supposed to be a sexy, fun time, and I wanted to turn it into a celebration of catharsis.”

“‘Heavy, Why?’ is lyrically light and instrumentally heavy—a cryptic reflection on disembodiment, asking simply: why is it so agonizing to be turned away from the self?”

“‘Medical Emergency’ was born after a life-altering breakup left me in A&E with actual heart problems. My coping mechanism has always been leaning into fantasy and comedy during dark times. The character in the song thinks all the nurses fancy them—it’s ridiculous, delusional, and fun.”

“‘Run River Run’ is about bypassing self-doubt and the art of resilience, inspired by the master himself, Bruce Lee. It’s about moving with life’s challenges rather than fighting them head-on—and sometimes looking back just to see how far I’ve come.”