Being a romantic when a person is right for you can be a beautiful thing, but carrying that romanticism across a series of wrongs is a whole different story. Tess Clare’s single “Not Here for You” empowers listeners to save their energy and devotion for themselves. The song evaluates the romances that the speaker has, showing how exploring meaningless connections no longer makes her feel anything, and saying “I’m numb for the first time”. The truth is when you have to try to convince yourself that a relationship is special or magical, it’s likely more effort than you can sustain. Highlighting the tendency people have to project feelings onto something that isn’t that strong, the song says “I fantasize, romanticize, lie to myself in my bed.” It’s a relatable image that many of us have experienced ourselves, lying in bed and making up ideas about a person we are trying things out with. The song takes a step back from the fantasy, and shares an empowering message of moving forward and moving on.
Glowing electronic note patterns and uplifting percussion open the song before Tess’s low and feminine vocals begin. Her voice is matter-of-fact, like a calm narration of the truth. The vocals pick up speed through the pre-chorus, before vocalizing lifts the tune even higher into the chorus. With a comforting and dream-like sound, the high vocals and twinkling instrumentals hit the ear like you’re floating. The liberating feeling that comes from the words is embodied by the vocals in the chorus. Layers of singing close the song, folding rounds of lyrics with varying pitches over each other along with ethereal vocalizing. “Not Here for You” is a song for moving on if there ever was one, with honest lyrics and an unfettered sound.
Tess Clare is an LA-based independent artist whose music touches listeners with its deeply personal lyricism and powerful sound. With strong meanings and catchy tunes behind her music, Tess’s songs have been placed on several editorial playlists like Grammy’s “2024 Pride Month” Playlist, Apple Music’s “New in Alternative” playlist and several Spotify playlists including “Indie Pop” and “Fresh Finds”. The musician has two EPs and several singles in her discography as she continues to put out emotionally vulnerable and exciting music. She has collaborated with other artists including Golddub, and regularly performs live shows with her band, recently performing at Music Midtown. Keep an ear out for a larger upcoming release by checking out the links below!
Written By Hanna Kowal
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