In the wake of her EP earlier this year, Dutch pop artist néomi returns with a powerful new single titled “your girl.” This latest release showcases a departure from her familiar acoustic-led style, adopting a more euphoric dream-pop-inspired aesthetic.
“your girl” marks a significant evolution in néomí’s songwriting, as she ventures into more emotionally charged territories. Departing from the melancholic themes of her earlier work, this single is born from a place of anger, reflecting néomí’s personal growth both as a human being and an artist. The track delves into the complexities of identity, addressing the challenge of being perceived through others’ lenses and losing oneself in the process.
Speaking about the inspiration of the single, néomí explains that the song explores the narrative crafted by others about one’s identity, a portrayal painted with their words, stories, and interpretations. It explores the struggle of breaking free from external expectations and rediscovering one’s authentic self. In a departure from her earlier melancholic tones, as this single introduces a more layered, emotionally charged perspective.
“‘your girl’ is about people (whether known personally to you or not) painting a picture ‘you’ using their own words, their stories, their interpretation of who they think you are today, or you should be tomorrow or how you were in the past,” néomí explains further. “It is about realising that you are no longer playing yourself in your own ‘movie’ but instead find yourself trying to fulfil how others see you in their own ‘movie’. You lose yourself to another ‘you’ and become another character because of that. I noticed I was playing up to a character of how others around me saw me and had to work very hard to find myself again.”
As néomí gears up for the release of her highly anticipated debut album in 2024, “your girl” provides a glimpse into the sonic direction she’s steering toward. The track weaves authentic and sincere storytelling with dreamy soundscapes, showcasing néomí’s ability to draw inspiration from classic folk songwriters while infusing a modern, innovative touch.
