At just 16 years old, Brisbane singer-songwriter Paulina has managed to really make her mark on the music industry. She’s already been a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition and seen her music featured on Spotify’s Chill Tracks playlist and ABC Brisbane. Now with the release of her gorgeous new single “Lonely Drives,” you can bet she’ll hit even greater heights.
The first thing that struck me listening to this song is the maturity in her voice. Her tone is so rich and resonant, it’s a joy to listen to. Zeroing in on those lyrics which explore themes of anxiety and the importance of mindfulness, I understand why her songwriting has been celebrated. Unlike so many teen artists, Paulina again shows maturity beyond her years.
“’Lonely Drives’ addresses how cruel your mind can be sometimes, how anxious and upset you can often feel and how mad you can be at the world for things not going the preferred or ‘right’ way,” Paulina explained. “However, this song then also expresses the true beauty of simply going on drives, alone. Being alone, is the most beautiful thing you can do, to sit with and acknowledge your feelings, but also to then let go of them and look forward to what’s next in life, in this case, letting yourself go and driving wherever you truly desire.”
“Lonely Drives” is out now. Look out for the music video which will drop in the next couple of weeks.
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