Audrey Huynh allows us to grasp what it looks like to be confused and to miss an old college relationship. We are given a lot of chances to connect and understand the meaning of the lyrics as the song progresses. One of the lines I connect to the most is, "Some part of me hates that I miss you / Every time I can't sleep at night / Some part of me hates to think of you / Every time I think of other guys / And I know it's bad, I know I shouldn't / But I do." I think these lines show a lot of vulnerability. I'll be the first to say that after a hard breakup, it's easy to feel this way toward the other person. I believe one of the hardest-hitting lines from the song comes toward the end when it says, "Blamed the distance but I know you know that wasn't it / Call it a mistake / I'd call it betrayal / So take the knife out of my back before you leave for her." This speaks volumes on the whole situation, including the potential character of the other person the artist is talking about, and I think that's really beautiful.
I believe the tone of this song is introspective and candid. The artist is open and further examines the feelings that still linger for this person. She faces the internal conflict of knowing that they were bound to break up and that it wouldn't last. However, the artist still grapples with memories and lingering emotions of the relationship as a whole. The mood is conveyed to the listener as one of longing and melancholy. We are drawn to the artist's personal journey after the breakup, and the universal experience of missing someone resonates with us. The piano and guitar enhance the depth of the overall mood. The piano provides a gentle foundation for the song, whereas the guitar adds depth and texture. Blending the two elements allows us to feel the emotional weight of the lyrics. These elements tie the song together perfectly.
Audrey Huynh is an indie singer-songwriter from California. She is also known for her acting in the critically acclaimed Netflix series "XO, Kitty." She is currently working on her debut EP, "lovesick," which is set to be released in February. Audrey Huynh bases her sound on some of her favorite artists, such as Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, and Lizzy McAlpine. However, she brings a refreshing twist to the indie music genre. When asked about the song "you miss it, too," she said, "I tried encapsulating what a college relationship would feel like and sound like with this song, and it ended up turning into one of my favorite songs that I've ever written. It feels really vulnerable and reflective of what it's like to be confused about a relationship and about how you feel towards a person in that context. It's very reflective towards what I was feeling when writing it, but I feel like it's now evolved into something bigger than all those emotions and into something that a lot of people can relate to." Check out Audrey Huynh's new song, and keep an eye out for her EP—you won't be disappointed!
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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