Alexa Kate wears her heart on her sleeve with this inwardly reflective single showcasing love, care, and empathy for your past self. Oftentimes, our inward journey to self-love does not come into fruition until we evolve with our accomplishments. In the glowing stage lights and resounding recognition for our talents, it is easy to remember how far you used to be from your current state. There was once a time where self-doubt and cruel voices overtook your mental wellbeing. It was easier to rely on bolstering disapproval from others than it was to think positively about your future. How could you foresee that your wishes would come true when they were so far out of reach? As you embrace the voices cheering you on, and how surreal they seem to be, you cannot help but to wish you could always feel this joy. If only you could craft a loving letter to your younger self which tells them how happy they would be. Those self-deprecating and depressive feelings that once overwhelmed you had no place in your life. The unparalleled happiness you have from finally receiving your well-deserved recognition is something you deserved to feel at all stages of your life. You have come to realize that you deserved roses at your lowest point as well as at your highest.
“To my younger self (Roses)” is an indie pop anthem that serves as its own individual story and a connecting part of a larger narrative. Alexa Kate released this single as a part of her debut EP, “wishing you well”. This larger body of work explores the introspective journey that can derive from letting go of someone who was once vital to you. While navigating this bittersweet period of moving on, other self-reflective emotions can be formed and make you look inward rather than out. Part of healing and growing from a painful experience is viewing your past self in a new light. The self-hatred you once carried so close to your heart is washed away with your new experiences. This single serves as an individual yet necessary aspect of the narrator’s personal evolution. Sometimes the only way to move forward is to accept yourself at all stages of your life.
Alexa Kate is a singer-songwriter currently based in New York. Kate has traveled across the country in order to have better methods to perfect her musical craft. She has studied in New York, Nashville and Los Angeles. Her primary musical inspirations are artists such as Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and Tate McRae. She has curated an engaging presence on social media through sites such as Instagram and Tiktok. Her almost daily Tiktok lives regularly engage followers and solidify her online presence. She incorporates her own life experiences into her lyricism and gives each song her personal touch. Make sure to follow her on social media and give “to my younger self (Roses)” a listen!
Written By Willow Gray
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