Girl Scout release new single ‘Bruises’
How does it feel to recognise that no one really knows what they’re doing? Are you comforted or saddened?
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There’s a moment we all experience when we grow up. You’ll be talking to someone who you consider a “proper adult” and they’ll say something that announces to you that this is also their first time alive. It’s a moment of strange reassurance, reminding us that we’re all muddling through in our own ways — some are just better at hiding it.
Girl Scout’s latest single Bruises captures this feeling in a tender yet passionate display, urging its listeners to find patience within themselves, metaphorically treating others like bruises. When dealing with a bruise, you’re soft and delicate, and you accept that it needs time to heal.
The Swedish band’s frontwoman Emma Jansson delivers the emotional lyrics with the elegance they demand, performing as though reading entries from her personal diary. The music supports Jansson, starting as a peaceful lull that builds as the song progresses, reaching its climax during the final chorus. This, blended with additional harmony, creates a sentimental conclusion filled with fiery fervour.
Bruises inspires us to bring compassion to the forefront of our daily lives, conducting each interaction with conscious care and understanding.
