Review: "wish i met you when" - Alexa Kate
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Alexa Kate’s latest song, “wish i met you when,” is like passing through a once-warm ghost town, with the melancholy that you can’t relive the same feeling. When the desire’s strong, the potholes and construction signs don’t turn us away—there’s hope to fix it, to stay in the city that holds glowing memories. But is it possible to grow surrounded by damage? The message remains the same with the people we love—the people who want casual when we want an emotional connection. Alexa Kate sings, “You told me you couldn’t commit and then you’d kiss me like you were lying.” Like many of us, she fantasizes about a time when they would both be healed and truly enjoy life together. The ideas sting like finding gold fading off a locket deep in the glove compartment. One happy photo sparks the question, “What if things were different?”
The emotional tug-of-war pours out in the acoustic guitar against the electronic drum set. Nostalgia flows through the strumming, like catching a glimpse of fireflies on their front porch. It pulls out this tender desire, lingering to relive the experience. The electronic drum set and catchy rhythm replicate how time keeps moving us forward despite our magnetic attraction to the past. There’s a stronger energy waiting at the end. Alexa Kate’s voice fills the song with comfort, like a string of warm lights on the porch. The song is a safe place. Her vocals heighten the vulnerability from the small, low moment. The bridge feels like waiting at a red light—still, reflective, and a chance to take in the surroundings. When the chorus hits, the beat pounds like a foot to the pedal, pushing forward with bittersweet momentum. The song is a delicate scene in a rearview mirror.
Alexa Kate brings music to any city she steps into. Born and raised in New York, she has spent time songwriting in Nashville and Los Angeles. She began writing music as a child—ever since she can remember—and released her first single, “Why?” in 2016. Alexa Kate released her debut EP, wishing you well, in 2024. Inspired by female artists like Taylor Swift, she crafts songs tied to storytelling with her heart on her sleeve—and listeners feel this trust. Alexa Kate loves singing to audiences and hosting TikTok lives (nearly every day), prioritizing a connection with her fans.
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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