SINGER-SONGWRITER PAIGE GETS CANDID IN HEARTBREAKING NEW SINGLE “TRAGEDY”

In the wake of hyper-sexualized Sabrina Carpenter records, Paige enters New Zealand. She sits at a healthy middle-ground. Her take is less campy and exaggerated than Carpenters, which leans towards caricature (though, we love her!). This time, Paige’s references to sex are more about intimacy in all its forms. “Tragedy” depicts a one-sided relationship; one partner is only there for physical gain, while the other is emotionally invested.

Both sides of this tale are devastating. Obviously, it’s easier to empathize with Paige’s perspective. She’s torn, knowing that she needs her partner emotionally when they seemingly don’t reciprocate. However, in missing the opposing viewpoint, we fail to see why the other partner is so emotionally unavailable.

People often do this; they keep relationships surface-level because they feel it protects them, even if it hurts partners like Paige.

Imagine being her partner in this case.

Truly devastating.

Therefore, to answer her ongoing question throughout the single: yes. It is a tragedy! For both of them.

Paige’s stripped-down single offers gliding melodic vocals with shining harmonies that stand out against a laidback instrumental. These compositions allow audiences to truly feel every second of the “tragedy.”