Very rarely do breakups come easily. There is turmoil, back and forth, and a very slow healing process. Throughout all of these challenges, it is natural to find yourself wondering how they are handling this process, what they are feeling, and if they are doing as poorly as you are. Potentially the worst feeling throughout all of this is learning that they are simply not hurting the way you are. Georgie Benz’s latest single “how did you do it so easily?” details this very experience, and Benz’s journey in this breakup. Her voice is raw and emotive, and the simple soundscape lends for pure focus on the melancholic story behind the lyrics. Benz grapples with learning how unaffected her ex is as she struggles with her heartbreak, and listeners find themselves wondering which feeling is worse.
This track’s soundscape is simplistic and barebones, including only a guitar and some slight synths paired with Benz’ vocalizing on background tracks. Starting with sharing Benz’s perspective on the breakup, she discusses how going their separate ways was the hardest thing she has ever had to do. She then hits the pre-chorus and chorus, which sings, “cus you’re fine and I’m not / you’ve moved on and I’m stuck / so if it feels like breaking, I’ll put myself there / and if it’s hurting, at least I still know you were here”. She finds comfort in the hurt, because at least then she knows there was love there to grieve over. A saddening concept, this stage in the breakup is all too understandable. The last lyric of the chorus is, “Please tell me how you did it so easily”, where we reach the title of the track. Benz almost pleads with her ex, wishing for an explanation.
A Berklee College of Music graduate, 23 year old Georgie Benz hails from London, England, and is an indie pop singer-songwriter. Graduating with a major in songwriting and a minor in recording and production, her education clearly is well represented in her music. She has taken inspiration from both British and American artists, such as Sam Fender, Phoebe Bridgers, and MUNA. With a rich vocal quality almost like Katie Gregson-MacLeod, Benz has released four singles on Spotify so far, including “how did you do it so easily?”. Her first single, “smoker’s lungs” was released in September of 2023, and she has only grown since then. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more music from Georgie Benz.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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