This song, “dreamer” by Maria Shockey, is an upbeat indie-pop song all about trying to push through when life is turning out a little bit more difficult than you expected. Written after a year-long hiatus from the music industry, Maria Shockey wanted this song to capture that feeling of knowing you’re meant for more than you are now, but not quite knowing if you’re ever going to get there. With lyrics like “But I was a dreamer in the way you just know how to breathe,” and “If I’m not a dreamer, I don’t know, I don’t know who I’d be,” she pins down exactly what it’s like to always be aspiring for something you can’t reach, and that crisis when you try to figure out where that leaves you now.
“Dreamer” is an upbeat song that is sonically reminiscent of artists like Valley, Gatlin, and Nightly. Starting off slower and more on the somber side, you’re drawn into the song carefully and subtly. The tension starts rising around 45 seconds through the nearly 4 minutes, and then the beat really picks up at the minute mark. The chorus is energetic with heavy percussion, making you bop your head and tap your foot. Maria Shockey’s strong vocals are able to keep up with the powerful instrumentation, creating depth to the melody. An almost retro sounding guitar solo breaks into the mix at the three minute mark, breaking up the established rhythm and adding interest. Overall, this song is perfect for someone who loves strong indie-pop songs that balance emotional messages with fun and dance-worthy tracks.
Maria Shockey is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter who’s made a name for herself in the indie-pop genre. Taking inspiration from artists like Valley, Gracie Abrams, and Taylor Swift, she’s learned from their lyricism and production and created her own unique sound. Struggling through the difficulties of the music industry, Maria Shockey finds a lot of her influence from her own life, making her both relatable and someone to look up to. She released her first single, “You Don’t Get to Know,” in 2019, followed by other singles and a full length album, Composure, in 2022. “Dreamer” marks her latest release. Use the links below to explore more of her music and follow along her music career!
Written By Morgan Fischer
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