An honest, cathartic piece, ‘God, We Tried’ marks Charlotte OC’s long-awaited comeback on the global pop scene. Following up on her 2021 album ‘Here Comes Trouble’, the talented British songstress returns with newly-found honesty and lyrical authenticity, informed by a painful yet transformative personal experience.
As Charlotte OC explains: “This song is deeply personal to me, I started writing it after my dad passed away. In my grief, I ended up in a relationship that probably wasn’t the healthiest choice for me, and I wasn’t truly allowing myself to heal. If I think about it, all I wanted was a male figure in my life, to fill a void.”
Such a potent premise then translates into god-like musical matter, with a steady, lulling production perfectly supporting Charlotte’s evocative, elegant vocals, here delivered with particular charisma and commitment. It’s a wonderful pop effort: it doesn’t hide behind an intricate formula or a pompous livery; rather, it offers the artist’s truths on a silver plate, allowing us all to connect with her pain and humanity.
Expanding on the record, OC continues: “‘God, We Tried’ reflects the end of that relationship and the emotional complexity of trying to make something work when it really wasn’t right. It’s about love, loss, and the struggle to move forward while still processing deep grief.”
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