I will be ecstatic the day one of Addison’s songs is played on the radio because that’s exactly what she deserves. “Overthink” beats out a good chunk of top-chart songs in my opinion, and that’s pretty impressive considering it was written entirely by a 19-year-old. She has gained support through her 2.6 million Instagram followers as well as her mass of Tik Tok followers and YouTube subscribers who helped her get her second single on Spotify. On the whole, the credit for this intriguing song should go entirely to Addison and her hard work.Īddison is an incredibly talented musician she not only sings but also plays the ukulele and writes a large fraction of her performances. When the lyrics drop off and a background instrumental plays, it adds for the perfect interlude as a break from the quick-moving voice. There are no analogies, no figurative language, and nothing left for the listener to discover.įortunately for Addison and her listeners, the peppy humming in between the lyrics lightens the mood and takes away the slap of obviousness. The lyrics don’t feel like lyrics they feel like dialogue. However, Addison is a little blunt about telling us her emotions and internal struggle. Being a Gen Z teen herself, Addison can easily connect with her fans and listeners who are fellow Gen Z-ers. Most pop songs these days have at least some involvement in romance, and Addison’s self-written verses blend heartache with stress. It’s obvious where she is coming from, and the song helps put thoughts into words and then into music. Her lyrics are relatable as most everyone has had something-or someone-on their mind, especially teenagers. It is clear that Addison has a lot on her mind-maybe a little too clear. The lyrics of “Overthink” are a double-edged sword. In addition to the musical component of the song, the verbal component is also unique and complex. It is as sweet as honey but not as potent as candy. Overall, the music feels very natural and home-made. You can hear her annoyance and stress but also her giddy excitement. Confusion, irritation, glee, and so much more were not muddled but rather folded together in the lyrics of the song.Īddison’s emotions were deeply intertwined with the music. Conversely, the two blended quite nicely together, much like the mind of a person experiencing multiple emotions. I predicted that the minor tune would clash with the pleasant overlay.
My practically nonexistent expectations were exceeded. This stopped me from skipping ahead in the song and past the bland parts, which I later discovered did not exist. I knew immediately that “Overthink” by Addison Grace was not going to be a typical jingle.Ĭontrary to her first single on Spotify, “Sugar Rush,” I got the impression that there was a bit of an edge to this song. This is a quirky little tune that will push the bad times away and bring on the good vibes.The seemingly eerie pitch threw me completely off my guard when I first put on my earbuds. Her pensive lyricisms portray this perfectly with them having an earnest quality to them that makes the piece all the more relatable as her euphoria inducing vocals gently soar over the bubbly production that will have you reminiscing over past moments of puppy love and the embarrassing moments you thought you’d never live down. Overthink plays on how when we have a huge crush on someone, butterflies and all, we consistently overcomplicate what we’re doing around them to the point where we’re not ourselves within that moment. I’d best describe her sound as Dodie meets The Mowgli’s and if that sounds like your cup of tea then it’s time to dive into her latest single. Obviously that sound has resonated with thousands of people with her debut Sugar Rush garnering 500,000 plays on Spotify as well as her Tik Tok having over two million followers on top of that. 19 year-old singer-songwriter from Utah Addison Grace has one of the most jubilant feel good sounds around right now with her happy-go-lucky ukulele melodies, uplifting lyrics and ethereal vocals creating a soundscape that was designed to be listened to whilst smiling from ear to ear.