girl in red Strips Everything Down to the Heart of the Matter in "confession"
Returning with her latest release, girl in red strips everything down to the bare essentials and invites listeners to take a moment to self-reflect in her new song "Confession." The song's themes are intimate and melancholic, touching on feelings of nostalgia, regret, and existential uncertainty. Clocking in at just under 90 seconds, the song feels like a fleeting moment of vulnerability, a candid stream of thoughts stitched into something that feels moving and meaningful.
Musically, "Confession" marks a return to Marie Ulven’s lo-fi roots, relying on sparse acoustic instrumentation that allows her lyrical choices to take center stage. No lush layers or grand production flourishes here, just girl in red's hushed, whimsical vocals gently placed over a minimal backdrop, allowing every word to cut deep and resonate with audiences to its full potential. “There’s a part of me nostalgic / For all that has been / There’s a part of me that knows / I wouldn’t do it again,†she sings, her voice carrying the weight of hindsight and self-awareness.
This stripped-back approach mirrors the song’s introspective approach. girl in red has always excelled at capturing internal struggles with brutal honesty, and "Confession" is no exception. The track plays out like a whispered secret- teetering between self-acceptance and resignation. “There’s a part of me that knows / It’s my time to go,†she admits, a profound statement contrasted by Marie’s subtle yet effective delivery.
Speaking on her creative instincts, Ulven once said, “I’m just going with my intuition mostly.†That instinctual, no-frills approach makes "Confession" feel all the more personal, allowing listeners to connect on a deeper level to her music. In just 84 seconds, girl in red delivers a song that lingers far longer, providing an unguarded glimpse into the quiet, messy corners of the human experience.
With rumors of more new music on the way and her performance in Hyde Park highly anticipated by fans, girl in red is showing no signs of slowing down, and I think it's safe to say we all hope she never does.
Watch the "Confession" lyric video below:
