Review: "paperbox" - Grenon
- Abigail Mornhinweg
- 44 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Grenon has released her new single, "paperbox." Going through the memories of a past relationship, Grenon revisits a memory box hidden underneath her bed. With the realization that she can’t escape or erase the past, Grenon revisits the past relationship throughout the song and realizes why she “keeps the damn [box] shut,” due to memories floating back in and the nostalgia that comes with the old box. There’s a want to erase it and ignore that it ever happened; however, with the past comes new lessons and new wants that shape our new future, and while we can’t replace or erase it, Grenon writes on how to ignore it so that we can move past it.
Grenon’s “paperbox” goes through a story, a quality of the songwriting that runs throughout her discography. “[P]aperbox” is a sweet escape into the trips home that have listeners reminiscing on what once was, laying in childhood bedrooms and wondering how we got to the moment of time and the version of ourselves currently. Grenon captures the yearning of memories throughout the lyrics, saying that memories of her ex “[fills] up [the] entire room” when looking at the memory box she had made; while storytelling is a hard balance act in lyrics, Grenon walks the tightrope perfectly by creating catchy melodies with vulnerable lyrics that capture the sting of the past.
Grenon is a singer-songwriter based out of Nashville. Hailing from New Hampshire, Grenon dropped out of high school to chase her dreams while making her own mark with a metallic sharpie. The Nashville newcomer doesn’t let her discography be defined by one singular genre; Grenon wears her inspiration on her sleeve, leading to a diverse yet cohesive collection of songs that go through Grenon’s most vulnerable moments. Her newest EP, aptly titled “HEALED HEART broken mind,” is out now. When she isn’t writing, listeners can catch Grenon on some of the most notable stages, from Bluebird Cafe to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If you’d like to keep up with Grenon’s newest releases and concert dates, you can follow her on social media, linked down below.
Written By Abby Mornhinweg
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