Lily Kershaw‘s new single Pain & More concocts a curious blend of heartache and nostalgia.
Her voice meanders through the track, reminiscent of a weary traveler searching for solace.
The gentle guitar strums and piano notes create a sonic landscape that feels both comforting and slightly unsettling.
Kershaw’s lyrics paint a vivid portrait of post-breakup desolation. She sings about despondency while yearning for simpler times.
This isn’t just another sad love song, though. There’s a wry humour lurking beneath the surface, especially when she muses about wanting “money in the bank” and “gas flowing from my tank.”
The music video adds another layer to the experience. Steeped in 90s-inspired art-house aesthetics, it transforms the song into a visual lullaby.
It’s as if Kershaw has distilled the essence of melancholy and poured it directly onto celluloid.
On Pain & More Kershaw captures that peculiar state where sadness becomes almost comfortable, like an old sweater you can’t bring yourself to throw away.
Her ability to articulate this complex emotional state sets the song apart from typical breakup fare.
The track’s strength lies in its nuanced approach to heartache. Kershaw doesn’t wallow or rage.
Instead, she observes her pain with detached curiosity, turning it over like a strange artefact she’s discovered.
This approach gives the song an unexpected depth, inviting listeners to explore their own emotional landscapes.
Lily Kershaw Pain & More Lyrics
Take me with the breeze
I’m gentle and at ease
One drink in my hand
Makes me a strongman
Oh I’ll take it neat
If you give me all your love so sweet
I’ll do exactly as you ask me
Cause I’ve been right here before
And I’ve felt that pain & more
I’ve been hoping for some good days
With some money in the bank
And gas flowing from my tank
And my friends all very happy
Leave or take me home
Either way I’ll be alone
I’m not really here
But I can’t disappear
I’ll accept defeat
If you give me all your love so sweet
I’ll do exactly as you tell me
Cause I’ve been right here before
And I’ve felt that pain & more
I’ve been hoping for some good days
With some money in the bank
And gas flowing from my tank
And my friends all very happy
Cause I’ve been right here before
And I’ve felt that pain & more
I’ve been hoping for some good days
With some money in the bank
And gas flowing from my tank
And my friends all very happy