Alessi Rose has been through heartbreak. She’s been mistreated, manipulated, and misunderstood – and she’s not afraid to talk about it.
In her latest single, “Same Mouth,” Capitol Records’ newest artist details a one sided relationship where she falls for someone who isn’t quite sure if they want anything more than a good time. Her solution? “Paint the red flags green,” as her pre-chorus notes, and use that knowledge to try and take back her power. “‘Same Mouth’ is me confronting the hypocrisy of an ambiguous relationship,” says Rose in a press release, “but it’s also about the abandonment of self and the idea that if I’m aware of what I’m getting myself into, then maybe I’m not the victim, and maybe I’m actually in control.”
The song is as catchy as it is relatable, capturing the essence of young love and heartbreak in one take: “I’m kinda masochistic, I’ll hurt myself so you fix it. Say we’re done now, but you kiss me with the same mouth.” Failing to reconcile words with actions proves its own form of torture as Alessi details her emotional downfall through her remaining lyrics. “I know it’s gonna end in tears, cause when I need someone, no one’s gonna be here.”
As the powerful opener to her upcoming EP Voyeur (dropping July 25th), “Same Mouth” shows Rose boldly embracing her flaws, wrapping her woes and wishes in the perfect pop-princess package. She may have the same mouth, but she’s discovered a whole new voice – and this time, she’s telling the world she’s here to stay.
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