At only 17, Olivia Dacre already possesses a talent most songwriters never produce in a lifetime of trying: the knack for transforming raw emotion into something that can be beautiful. Her new single, "If You Wanna Be Mine," is nothing short of an epiphany cloaked in a catchy tune; it's a heartbreaking testament to knowing one's worth and vulnerability in romance.
Graeme Park's delicate, expressive piano work lays the groundwork for Olivia's ethereal yet striking vocals to ring out, making every word land a little bit harder. Loneliness exists in the interstices, a dull pain echoing from deep down. Yet there's power threaded through the grief, an acceptance, a newfound clarity that shines through her unflinching lyricism.
"If You Wanna Be Mine" has the emotional heft of Gracie Abrams and the dreamlike glow of Ashe, but Olivia Dacre is no echo. She's staking a claim that's entirely her own. It's the muted recognition that love without sincerity isn't love anymore. With every release, she produces moments, taking beauty from the most challenging parts of life and transforming them into art. At this tempo, Olivia Dacre's path will be hard to ignore.
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