Review: "Lover Like That" - Kylie Rothfield
- Kyler Griggs
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Comparison is the thief of joy, but in relationships where it feels as if your worth is based on how your partner views you, your appearance, and your personality, it can be hard not to fall into a comparison mindset. Kylie Rothfield's latest song "Lover Like That" on her debut album reveals the many complex emotions that
can come from being in a one-sided relationship like this. Rothfield opens the song with a hard-hitting lyric: "Crying in the bathroom of your party. Will that make you want me?" With that one lyric, Rothfield immediately sets the tone of the song, expressing the complicated thoughts of wanting and hoping your partner will care if they see your hurting. Every lyric is impactful, making the entire song feel like a story being told that hooks listeners. Other lyrics like "Looking up the price of a plastic body" and "Kiss me like a vintage backseat barbie" are particularly powerful, reflecting issues with body image and struggles to meet unrealistic beauty standards. When you are in a one-sided relationship with a partner who doesn't feel as strongly as you do, it's easy to look at yourself to try to find the issues. But these issues don't lie within you and cannot be mended by changing yourself to try being a perfect, ideal "lover like that."
In "Lover Like That", Rothfield's unique musicality and natural talent shines through. From the very beginning, there is a guitar that adds such interesting, beautiful layers to the song. The song sounds like a pop ballad, but with the electric guitar, it has its own uniqueness that makes it unforgettable. There are moments when the guitar and drums and other background instruments pick up in pace, but there are also moments where they seem to slow. Everything from the music to the lyrics feels like a very intentional, masterful way of communicating certain emotions to listeners. While listening, its like you are going on an emotional journey with Rothfield. The tone and textures to her voice only adds more to the emotional heaviness of the song, making it memorable. Even after you finish listening, the emotions, sadness, and feelings of exhaustion from striving for perfection or approval from a detached romantic partner still linger.
Kylie Rothfield is an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist with a voice that is timeless, powerful, and unforgettable. Rothfield crafts songs that masterfully blend elements of soul, blues, and pop. Her passion for songwriting began in her hometown of Danville, CA, eventually leading her to Boston when she was accepted early decision into Berklee College of Music. In 2012, at the age of 19, Rothfield moved to Nashville, Tennessee to continue pursuing a career as an artist. Her incredible voice also caught the attention of singer Alicia Keys, who described her as "a blossoming, powerful flower with so much heart, so much talent, so much emotion and vocal power." Rothfield has over 1 million combined streams on Spotify and Apple Music, and recently signed a management deal with Arianna Soto and DVG Records in 2024. Kylie Rothfield recently released her first full length album on May 9th, 2025, and will be performing the album at her release show June 1st at The Goldfish in LA!
Written By Kyler Griggs
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