The pressure to make the right decision can sometimes push us into a lifelong paralysis. Kirsten Izer explores that idleness in the vulnerable indie track “Over the Sink,” a passionate performance of growing older and questioning everything.
The track’s got Mitski inspo all over it, with low-toned singing over catchy, melancholic guitar strumming. It’ll keep you hooked all the way through, as you think through your own life over a contemplative beat.
The lyrics chronicle the ups and downs of rethinking your life as you grow older. The quick switch between wanting to quit your job and move, and then go up in smoke on the beach. It all comes back to the central word, “maybe”: life can always change, so you’ve got to keep going.
It’s a feeling most people can relate to – that slump of feeling unaccomplished. Sometimes, though, this feeling is just in your head, as it is for Kirsten, who effortlessly delivers emotional vulnerability in this song. She proves that sometimes you just need an outlet, because creation can push you to new heights.
Kirsten writes, “I’m always wanting to grow while also realizing that growth isn’t going to be linear.” As the track goes on, she delicately layers airy vocals over the atmospheric melody, creating a well-rounded sound to end on.
“Over the Sink,” is memorable – it makes you want to be destructive and take ownership of your life. Kirsten Izer knows how to keep it real, and I love it.
