In this eerie yet catchy pop tune by Ava Della Pietra, “Marionette” trances its listeners through the lyrics. With themes such as manipulation and puppeteering, the song tells a story of the grips love has on the artist. The threshold and divider between having control of the love you have for one another can easily be mastered by any party in a relationship. In the words of the artist herself, Ava says “‘Marionette’ is about feeling controlled by someone who takes advantage of that power—like a marionette struggling to cut the strings,” the singer explains. “It’s about knowing you have the strength to walk away but still feeling trapped in an unhealthy connection.”
The craft it takes to replicate the feeling of being a puppet and mastered through not only lyrics but instruments as well is can be found in “Marionette.” The push and pull between the loud and soft chorus echoes the game of a puppeteer. The production of the song pairs perfectly with Ava’s powerful and energetic vocals. To match the themes of the song, the music portrays an almost carnival or circus-like scene, enhancing the idea of the setting a marionette would find itself in. This unique and one of a kind song takes control of an listeners imagination and makes them feel controlled to keep this catchy song on a loop.
In Broadway Aluma and rising pop artist Ava Della Pietra’s free time, she is pursing a pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Harvard University - Berklee College of Music Joint Studies Program. Soaring through the industry with her original songwriting and prolific storytelling, Ava is rising in the pop music scene and has no plans of slowing down. Her bright career paired with her determination to create has earned her a place in the spotlight, and rightfully so. “Marionette” is just one of over 150 original songs created by Ava. With numerous songwriting awards, Ava’s passion in music will take her to great lengths that we can all witness for ourselves.
Written By Adalyn Reichenberger
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