Kylie Rothfield received endless praise for her masterful singer-songwriter talent after appearing on “The Voice” in 2016. Her most recent display of compelling lyricism and vocal strengths is featured in her new release titled “Old Man,” which explores a falsified connection with an older partner.
“Old Man” tells the tale of a relationship defined by an age gap, in which Rothfield realizes her youth and inexperience empowers her partner to feel better about himself. She intentionally uses synths and electric guitar with textured grittiness to evoke raw, angsty emotion out of her listeners, transporting them to the same memories Rothfield sings about.
Lyrics such as “All I wanted to do was figure you out / Make you want me somehow,” and, “Does it make you feel ashamed you met me at a younger age? / When I was barely 17 you probably would’ve still dated me,” give listeners insight into her inner world. They represent the yearning Rothfield felt while wanting to be in this semi-unrequited relationship, but also coming to terms with the uncomfortable reality of her partner’s intentions specifically regarding her young age.
The bottom line of Kylie Rothfield’s story is, “I can’t make you younger,” as sung in the last line of “Old Man.”
