Heartbreak rarely makes sense to anyone. You don’t see the wreckage coming, or if you do, you convince yourself it’s all in your head because you’re still so in love that things have to be fine. You’re left to question where it went wrong and question your inner self and the world around you. With Valentines Day right around the corner, Laurel Mitchell released her new single “Two Weeks Before Valentine's” about a personal relationship from two years ago. She said this song was her stream of consciousness as she processed the heartbreak and tried to understand it was out of her control. It takes time to understand why we endure pain, but there’s always a reason for it all. This song is an indie-pop contemporary that brings so many tears within one single listen.
“Two Weeks Before Valentine's,” captures how disorienting it is to think someone loves you in the same way you love them, but then they leave. “Every time you looked into my eyes, and I thought that you’d always want me.” Laurel put so much heart into every lyric and her vocals carry so much emotion that it’s impossible not to break alongside of her. As a huge fan of sad songs, I immediately fell in love with how soft the production was to allow the track to feel incredibly intimate and personal. It’s as if we are reading a page from Laurels diary, or our own if we’ve been in similar situations. “Truth be told you did lots of things right, right up until two weeks before Valentine's.” To all the broken hearts spending this Valentine's Day alone, this is the perfect song to listen to and understand every emotion you feel is normal. The hurt is temporary and one day you’ll look back and be thankful you weren’t with this person in the long run.
Laurel Mitchell is a 25 year old indie singer-songwriter based in Virginia. She’s started songwriting around 12 and has been evolving her talents for years. She heavily draws inspiration from artists such as Maggie Rogers, Phoebe Bridgers and Lizzy McAlpine. To Laurel, music is a powerful way to make listeners feel seen and understood so she writes about her life and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Her debut single “no goodbyes” was released in 2022 and this year she will be releasing her debut album. She is incredibly gifted with her ability to understand the fragile moments in life and lay them bare for people to pick up and find comfort in. Laurel Mitchell is a must listen to artist so check out the links down below to get to know her and prepare for her new album.
Written By Emylee Herring
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