When you go on a date, you never know what could happen. Of course, everyone goes in with hope that it will all go well, but the concept of “well” can vary. It’s tricky because there are expectations and norms and ideas—a lot that can inform the way the date should go—and all of this can ruin the vibe. For Sophie Powers, a good date means a situation where she is accepted and respected—not seen as someone who is there to make the other person happy. She will not be pushed aside or ignored, and she makes this clear on her latest single, “head empty no thoughts.”
On “head empty no thoughts,” Sophie speaks for all those singles out there who are having a hard time clicking with other singles in the dating world. Her wit comes through in lines like, “Head empty, no thoughts / Yeah, there’s nothing in my brain” and “I’ll be running round in circles trying to dodge a second date.” She makes it clear that the worst type of date is the one in which someone underestimates your value or assumes that you are there to please them. Still, its glitchy beats and lighthearted melodies give it a cool and futuristic twist—so if the date is a disaster, at least the song is a winner.
About “head empty no thoughts,” Sophie explains,
“There’s nothing more painful than a one-sided conversation. This song is the equivalent of being stuck on the worst date of your life with an absolute airhead. It’s blunt, honest, and just a little too relatable. My digital footprint is definitely leaving a mark with this one…
“One a more serious note, I (and so many others) have felt the pressure to dumb ourselves down in relationships or certain situations, and it always sucks. This song is a reminder to never hide your intelligence for the sake of someone else. If they can’t communicate on your level, they don’t deserve your time.”
You can listen to “head empty no thoughts” here.
Catch Sophie at Warped Tour and Slam Dunk Festival here.
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