Review: "Drunk & Messy" - Estella Dawn
- Abigail Mornhinweg
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Estella Dawn has released her new single, “Drunk & Messy.” The song tells a hushed late-night confession, full of longing for a magnetic but volatile love that Dawn just can’t seem to forget. With “Drunk & Messy,” Dawn goes through the motions of wanting an ex-partner back when she knows that they weren’t the best person in her life. Exploring the ways love can be addicting and yet so fragile, Dawn captures listeners with vulnerable yet biting lyrics that weave bitterness laced with want, Dawn goes through the song with powerhouse vocals and soft backing production that leaves this ballad in the hearts of listeners wanting to go back to the person they lose themselves in.
With “Drunk & Messy,” Dawn is haunted by love that is all consuming, something that listeners can heavily attest to when they lose themselves in a relationship. After this type of relationship ends, partners don’t know what to do with themselves when the other person was all they ever knew in that relationship, and while there isn’t a simple solution other than rediscovering oneself, Dawn presents one other solution: letting her ex-partner back in one last time. Dawn’s lyrics capture the feeling perfectly, describing that she wants to “lose [herself] in [her ex-partner] / until [she forgets herself].” Dawn’s lyrics are the highlight of the song, as they let herself be vulnerable while still being cinematic and accurately capturing a complex feeling.
Estella Dawn is a San Diego-based singer-songwriter. Born in New Zealand, Dawn’s passion for music doesn’t go unnoticed, as she isn’t only a singer-songwriter but also a producer and multi-instrumentalist, showing fans and new listeners alike her passion for her craft. With elements of pop, rock, and soul, Dawn’s inspirations lead her to crafting a great discography, including songs such as “514 Denim” and “Julian,” as well as covers such as “Somebody Else” by The 1975 and Amy Winehouse’s hit “Back to Black.” With each new song, whether it’d be a cover or an original addition, Dawn crafts her own path and listeners are kept on their feet with each one. If you’d like to keep up with Estella Dawn’s new releases and show dates, you can follow her on social media, linked down below.
Written By Abby Mornhinweg
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