Tiger La Flor’s latest single, “HEAVEN IS A HARLEY” takes an interesting look at breakups and the ends of relationships. Released January 17th, this single views these events as a moment of freedom and liberation, instead of the usual view of heartbreak and sadness. This is a refreshing new take, and shows La Flor’s power and self-sufficiency. La Flor shared that this track was an attempt to capture “the freedom that comes after you learn detachment and let go of something that’s holding you back”. In my opinion, she certainly accomplished this, with an almost Lana Del Ray Americana sound, full of nostalgic whispers and church bell chimes.
Opening with a simple piano line and the added sound of a motorcycle starting up and driving away, listeners buckle up for a slew of road-related breakup lyrics. The first verse recounts the end of the relationship, and how even though they tried, it simply was not the right fit. The chorus follows after a beat drop and La Flor’s voice swells with emotion. She sings, “I'm better when I’m set free / Baby, heaven is a Harley / I’m done chasing all the wrong things / That open road has come to call me”. Slightly whimsical and entirely girlboss, La Flor finds truth and comfort in herself and her newfound single-ness, instead of staying trapped in a relationship that did not suit her.
Tiger La Flor is a pop and country artist who has amassed over 400k monthly listeners on Spotify. Dubbing herself “a quarter Japanese, a quarter Korean, and half cowgirl”, La Flor combines the Japanese heritage she grew up on with the ‘70’s American classics. Highlighting nostalgia and her upbringing in the pacific northwest, La Flor’s music is a combination of all of the things that make her her. Also seen on season 14 of Love Island, she now has multiple singles, EPs, and an album on streaming platforms. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Tiger La Flor.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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