Review: "Happy" - Gatlin
- Jazz Williams
- 16 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Gatlin’s new single, Happy, is a pop country song that tackles the hard subject of depression. If you’ve ever experienced depression before, this song is most likely going to make you cry. It hits just that heavy and sucks you back in to those bottomless days. It describes the loneliness that one feels when they’re constantly sad. Even when you’re doing something you love, it can be hard to hold your head up. So the question will always be: Will it ever get better? I have the answer. Yes. It will get better. I would recommend anyone reading this to seek therapy. If that’s not an option or not something you're interested in, I hope you at least have someone in your life you can discuss your feelings with.
Happy begins with an acoustic guitar that builds into the first hard hitting verse. The lyrics that hit me the hardest are “You couldn’t get off the phone fast enough, didn’t know talking to me was so boring” and “I tried everything that worked before. I’m telling you something is off cause nothing makes me happy”. The lyrics fully capture the feeling of being alone and feeling like there is no one to be there for you when you’re suffering. The production adds a bittersweet touch and it’s very relatable. Outside of the mini PSA I gave, I genuinely believe this is a good song that speaks to many people’s experiences and think you will resonate with it.
Gatilin is a singer-songwriter raised in Florida and currently based in Los Angeles, California. She is influenced by a plethora of musicians including HAIM, Harry Styles, and Queen. Her music is personal having spoken about her experiences growing up religious and realizing she was gay. She has released multiple EPs and songs dating back to 2019. This year alone, she has released Pipe Dream, Jesus Christ and Country Clubs, and If She Was A Boy. Her debut album, Eldest Daughter, is coming out on October 3 so be sure to check out!
Written By Jazz
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