If Violet Lewis was to give one gift to this world, it would be the neatly wrapped EP Loose Lips of teenage heartache and angst. Composed of just four tracks, Loose Lips gives Lewis an admirable beginning as a self-proclaimed, “moody songstress from Los Angeles”.
Admittedly, this title is perfect for Violet Lewis, because through her music, she always wears her heart on her sleeve. Loose Lips is no different. It’s a beautifully composed EP, containing soft acoustics in contrast to Lewis’ cutting-edge vocals, and the culmination of the two providing a medium for a wide range of emotion. From the first track “Augustine” to the final track “George Orwell”, Lewis sustains the tension throughout the EP with aching lyricism and solemn melodies. Regardless of the size of her audience, the intimacy of Lewis’ unfiltered and truthful EP differentiates her from other modern artists. Although influences from Elliot Smith and Indigo De Souza can be drawn from Lewis’ work, her own artistry is not driven out.
Whether you need a good cry, or maybe a way to vocalize your emotions, Loose Lips is for you. On each track, the lyricism is filled with the modern, brutal reality of youth.
“Fake Nails”: Romance Doesn’t Always Last
The track “Fake Nails” contains the following lyric that especially exemplifies this:
“As soon as these fake nails fall off, I won’t think of him again, I promise.”
The metaphor of fake nails to the ephemerality of romance and relationships is not only ingenious, but it is also relatable.
“Augustine”: A Taste Of Doomed Romance
“Augustine” is a solemn train of a song, and it isn’t afraid to expose late teenage years for what it truly is. The cleanliness of the song is wonderfully juxtaposed to the anxiousness of the lyrics, a general pessimism regarding relationships, and a struggle with conformity. We are reminded that vulnerability is not a weakness and are left with a declaration of maturity. In this track, the tumultuous nature of relationships is explored. We are hopelessly infatuated with someone who becomes almost a stranger at the end.
“George Orwell”: The One That Sneaks Up On You
“George Orwell” is a pretty song. It is quiet but filled to the brim with a wide range of emotions– infatuation, jealousy, and gloom. Once again, Lewis reminds us that her voice is powerful.
“Don’t Say Goodbye”: My Favorite
A personal favorite on the Loose Lips EP is “Don’t Say Goodbye”. Lewis perfectly touches all the bases when it comes to the teenage experience in this song: heartbreak, yearning, and anger. This track is perfect for those nights – you know, those times where you lay in bed and listen to music on a pair of headphones. For the heartbroken and the anti-romantics, “Don’t Say Goodbye” is for you.
Listeners can seek counsel for their disillusions in the form of beautifully written lyrics and gentle acoustics. The sad reality is that the emotions Lewis writes about in her EP are common. Since almost everyone can relate to getting their heart broken or struggling with the pain of growing up. But perhaps our reality isn’t too sad after all, and maybe the amalgamation of sorrow in her music is a medium through which we can relate to one another. In culmination, Violet Lewis accomplishes an incredible feat of musical manifestation of youth and maturity!
To listen to Violet Lewis’ EP Loose Lips, click HERE.
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Written by: Karishma Ramkarran
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Don’t Say Goodbye is definitely also my fav~~~
Can’t wait to see what she does next!!