Nicole Brice
Mar 20, 2025
‘Despair’ is a song full of truth.
Hawthorne Oachs released her latest musical offering, ‘Despair,’ on February 22, 2025, and this track stands out from her usual style. Featuring her soothing, angelic voice, ‘Despair’ begins with haunting synths and progresses to a more upbeat tempo than her previous songs. Beautiful guitar parts weave throughout the track, filled with dark imagery that conveys deep meaning. Oachs' lyrics resonate with my soul, making it feel like she is in my mind with this song. Not only is Hawthorne a talented lyricist, but her wisdom shines through in everything she writes. I often find myself lost in an imaginary world while immersing in her music.
Lyrically, ‘Despair’ addresses the current state of our world and conveys the message that we are doomed to fail unless we unite. In one part, the artist expresses, "We're all in this together, yet we find ways to hate one another. Division will be our downfall." These words could not be more valid.
Hawthorne's vocals always make me feel like I’m floating on a cloud, and in ‘Despair,’ this feeling continues. With a catchy chorus of "We're trapped, trapped, trapped, and we can't get out," I became wholly consumed by the song due to its powerful lyrics.
Hawthorne has a way with words, and she speaks the truth, so do yourself a favor and get lost in ‘Despair.’ It’s out now on all streaming platforms.
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