Charlotte OC is a gifted songwriter known for creating emotionally charged and cinematic moments in music. Her new single, “Start of Summer,” isn’t your typical song about hanging with your friends and partying by the pool. This summery tune is instead an optimistic lens on handling grief. “This song is about the ever-present longing I have for my father,” Charlotte explains.
With an uplifting cadence and danceable rhythm, OC is able to capture the joyous memories of her father when entering a new summer without his presence. Grief is a murky experience, and it’s important to know that the love you had with the person you’ve lost never truly dissipates.
Summertime brings up feelings of longing for Charlotte, and this song plays as a slideshow of memories of her and father. As a listener, you can’t help but smile while your eyes tear up. The complexity of grief is uniquely displayed in this pop hit.
Following her most recent successes, “God, We Tried,” “Romeo” and “Cider and Black,” this new song brings a new type of love story. “Start of Summer” should be added to your playlist this summer!
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