One might say that there’s a stark contrast between Willa Mae’s fuzzy, hard-hitting guitar-packed sound and her relatable, personal and meaningful lyricism. Perhaps that’s how it feels to open yourself up to the world: it’s not an easy, vanilla-like endeavour. It’s instead a constant fight with your inner demons, looking for authenticity and honesty. ‘2 girls in a trench coat’ is a perfect example of that: introduced by melancholic, grunge-esque guitar tones, the single moves slowly, yet with purpose, allowing Mae’s evocative, luscious vocals to completely capture the listener’s attention.
Thanks to the vocal melody’s long notes and playful constructs, Willa is able to delve into intricate imagery with relative ease, exploring the depths of imposter syndrome in relation to a blooming relationship. As the Nashville-based songstress explains: “The song describes, with brutal honesty, the joy of being close to someone, and the fear that you will never truly be known. No matter how in love you are, there’s always that little voice screaming imposter syndrome. This song is that voice.”
For anyone keen on following Willa Mae, she’ll be appearing alongside Lowertown at The Blue Room in Nashville, TN, on April 18, 2025.
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