Former Benonian releases new single
The singer draws inspiration from everything around her and her songs are especially inspired by deep-rooted social and emotional issues.
Former Rynfield resident Cindy-Louise is making waves in the Netherlands with her music and is ready to release another single on February 8.
Make it out here alive is the first single off her upcoming album’s official release. It tells the story of feeling like you don’t belong; a tale cleverly told through the eyes of a high school learner who is bullied and looking to get away from it all.
“The song is about a teenager who sees life in a totally different and creative way and as a result, is ignored in class,” the 25-year-old said.
“While it hurts, blocking it out and trying to escape reality seems to be the only option. The song explores the fine balance between survival and being driven over the edge.”
The former St Dunstan’s learner added: “This song is my message to the world to show that life is full of good and bad memories. It is what makes each of us who we are. Sometimes, showing our weakness is the strongest thing we can do.”
She believes, however, that the message is open to interpretation and that listeners of all ages will be able to relate.
“Situations don’t have to be identical for people to find meaning in a song. We are often able to see ourselves in the lyrics – that doesn’t necessarily mean we went through the same experience,” she said.
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The singer draws inspiration from everything around her and her songs are inspired by deep-rooted social and emotional issues.
The song is complemented by a music video directed by Zowik Abramov of Kelin Media and choreographed by Kevin Kenrick Eduardo Gumbs.
It emphasises the feeling of being trapped versus finding freedom.
“The school scene is meant to look claustrophobic and small, with the outdoor space reinforcing the concept of breaking free,” she said.
“As the song is about self-expression. I wanted that to be translated into the video.
“I don’t like to tell people what to think, so I did not want there to be a solid storyline, but rather something more magical-looking with a focus on the arts.
“The video is merely suggesting that if you allow yourself to break free, your colours and spirit will flow. Ultimately, it is open to interpretation and imagination.”
Her upcoming album Humanity is due for its official release on March 19.
Offering an intriguing blend of genres, the album is a showcase of the singer-songwriter’s versatility. Despite the genre diversity, Humanity has a central theme – every track is about human nature and the emotions people experience: love, sadness, happiness, rebellion, stress, disappointment and change.
“The inspiration behind Humanity was to put all my feelings into one playlist; to portray what I was feeling through my songs. I use music to speak my truth, and through Make it out here alive I want to let people know that they are not alone,” she concluded.
