With knowledge beyond his years, 16 year old Tobi LaCroix released his latest single “Orion” on November 22nd, and the track has already gained over 3,000 streams. The lyrics follow LaCroix’s point of view of growing up and settling into adulthood, while mourning the loss of childhood and innocence. He begins to realize that there is always another shoe to drop, a downside to every goodside, and that nothing is ever as bright as it was as a child. For his whole life he would sing to the constellation Orion, and now he asks the stars to watch over him, but also wishes that they had told him about what was to come in the future.
The lyrics of this track are heartfelt and extremely emotional, and while the soundscape is somewhat pop, there are underlying tones of nostalgia and wistfulness. LaCroix’s first verse talks about how he has grown up, now sports grey hairs, and has an inner sense of guilt so commonly felt in young adults. The electronic background comes together into a cymbal drop, and LaCroix sings the chorus, “Orion / Watch over my foolish head / I was a kid who didn’t know / That I would end up dead”. In the next verse, he compares things of when he was a child and how they have lost all of their light: daisies and his “seven-year-old zeal”. This message is strung throughout the rest of the track, and LaCroix’s emotive voice tells the tale of growing up but wishing to grow back down.
A student at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, Tobi LaCroix wrote his first song at just age four. Since then, he has studied piano, performed at various festivals, and amassed a large following online. Garnering support from artists such as Halsey, AZA, and Alanis Morissette via his social media content, his career is only on the up. Also dabbling in the theater world, LaCroix dreams of performing on Broadway one day, and is currently creating his own musical production. Also working on an upcoming EP, he wishes to connect with others through his music and show just how talented he is, even at his young age. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more work from Tobi LaCroix.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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