WAYS OF SEEING’S “CRUEL, NATURALLY” HITS WITH HOOKS, MELODIES, AND LYRICS THAT CUT DEEP

Ways of Seeing continues to build momentum from Ireland, releasing singles that grow stronger with each step, effortlessly blending indie-rock grit with pop clarity.

Their latest, “Cruel, Naturally,” instantly transports listeners to the 1980s, evoking echoes of The Smiths and Morrissey. If you’re going to borrow, borrow from the best, but Ways of Seeing aren’t imitators. Their influences may be evident, but what sets them apart is the originality and perspective they bring.

This track by Ways of Seeing is deeply personal, poetic, and haunting—ruminating on generational trauma, the scars of childhood carried into adulthood, and the difficulty of breaking cycles that feel inherited. The imagery cuts sharply, confronting pain without pretending there’s an easy fix. Instead, “Cruel, Naturally” leans into the uncomfortable truth: the best we can often do is acknowledge the weight we carry, and keep moving forward.