Review: "You Never Learn" - Samantha Margret
- Emylee Herring
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
It’s practically impossible to accept love from another when deep down you don’t think you deserve it. Your mind convinces you to push everyone away and stay guarded to avoid what you believe is inevitable heartbreak. It’s a cycle of self-sabotage that can be impossible to escape if you don’t take risks and give yourself grace. Samantha Margret released “You Never Learn” after a late night self reflection on her own experience with self sabotage. Alone in her room, she captured the tension of an unreliable narrator navigating fear, desire and the quiet chaos of her mind. Blending haunted melodies with her vulnerable lyricism, this track is intimate and lays every emotion bare. It's for the ones who are afraid to open up yet long to be known.
“You Never Learn,” paints a portrait of someone that feels fundamentally flawed. Every bone in their body screams to push away anything good because the fear of things ending is scarier than the possibility of it being beautiful. Samantha explained “Sometimes it can feel true that everything is about to end, especially when things are good. Almost like waiting for the other shoe to drop.” It’s the classic tale of impending doom and the inability to stop. It’s so hard to acknowledge being at fault for damaging what what could be’s in life, and I admire Samantha for facing it head first in this song. “All I do is tear myself down.” So many of us let our mind convince us we aren’t worthy of being loved, but we are, all we have to do is push the dark thoughts away.
Samantha Margret is a singer-songwriter for the woman who wants her own history, body and feelings. She writes introspective lyrics that are perfect for late night drives alone with only your thoughts. Based in California, she made her first mark with her single “RAGE” that was released on June 24th, 2022, the same day Roe V Wade was overturned. It was a battle cry for women nationwide that empowered women to channel their feelings into action. This was a huge moment when Samantha realized her music wasn’t just relatable, but something that could inspire real change. Last October she stepped out with her debut album “Dream Girl” that explored femininity, desire and quiet violence of expectation. She explores all it is to be a woman and the importance of reclaiming your fire. Samantha has such a gift for her craft, follow the links down below to stay up to date on her future releases.
Written By Emylee Herring
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