In a world where the music industry often feels like a battleground of egos and expectations, Vancouver’s indie artist Jillian Lake emerges with a powerful anthem that cuts through the noise like a sharp, clear note in the midst of chaos.
Her latest single, Worse, is a bold declaration, an unapologetic anthem for anyone who’s ever felt sidelined, underestimated, or simply fed up with the status quo.
Jillian Lake’s journey as an artist, as she candidly shares, has been fraught with the challenges of navigating through a male-dominated industry while battling imposter syndrome and facing condescending attitudes.
However, instead of succumbing to the weight of these obstacles, she harnesses her experiences and channels them into a song that’s as empowering as it is infectious.
Worse draws you into its world with a magnetic pull. Lake’s vocals, delicate yet commanding, weave through layers of sounds, inviting you to immerse yourself in her narrative.
There’s a raw authenticity to her delivery, each word carrying the weight of defiance and determination.
I’m sick and tired of all the words
That don’t even come out mouths instead they run back and forth in my head
And what’s worse
I think I used to be afraid
But now I just don’t feel anything but blood that’s clinging to my veins
And what’s worse
Can’t even fucking play guitar
So what am I up here for?
Worse is a playful rebellion, a pop anthem wrapped in velvet vocals that simmer with quiet defiance.
The lyrics crackle with frustration, “I don’t really know who I am / Cause I’m just so busy wondering what everyone else is thinking / And what’s worse”. Beneath the surface, there’s a potent mix of vulnerability and strength.
Jillian Lake isn’t asking for permission anymore. With Worse, she’s carving her own space in the music industry, one fierce melody at a time.
This is an anthem for the misfits, the dreamers, and anyone who’s ever felt like they had something to prove.
“This song is my letter to the world that says: frankly, I don’t give a damn…”
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