Brisbane singer-songwriter Paulina shows maturity beyond her years with her latest single “Parasite.” At just 17, she’s got such a bright future ahead of her. Her warm voice immediately drew me in. I love the way she balances the classic tones of an acoustic guitar with some fresh beats for the chorus.
“At its core it’s about being treated like a parasite by a partner,” Paulina said of the song’s meaning. “Having someone treat you so disrespectfully and disgustingly can destroy someone’s self-worth and self-love. So, instead of continuing to be a victim of such awful treatment and the pain that comes with it, this song shows that you can in fact do yourself a huge favour and leave toxic relationships. You don’t have to and shouldn’t love someone who treats you so badly, because you are so much more than that. If anything, they’re the parasite!”
This powerful song comes with a gorgeous music video directed by Slate Media’s Matt Pettigrew. Slate Media has previously created clips for Cosmo’s Midnight, Mallrat, and Spacey Jane.
“As the music video progresses, my makeup becomes a bit more smudged as I begin to cry. This accentuates the truly sad, and upsetting feeling portrayed subtly throughout the song,” Paulina explained. “In the studio, we used a 20ft square soft box grid, that allowed full range of the colour spectrum, to create a bold, yet soft colour scheme in the music video.”
If you love what you hear, make sure you follow Paulina’s Facebook page, as she often announces gigs around Brisbane just days before they happen.
Image used with permission from Good Intent