The latest from Swedish singer-songwriter NOEL, “Out of My Mind” is rich with raw vulnerability and gripping emotion. As NOEL dives head first into the complexities of mental anguish, his lyrics and voice tug at the soul.
Known for his introspective songwriting, NOEL bares his inner turmoil through heartfelt verses that capture the desperation of struggling with one’s own mind. For NOEL, crafting such emotionally charged music serves as a cathartic release, a sentiment he openly shares about his process.
“Even though I’m generally a happy person, I’ve definitely had some low points. When I’m in that headspace, I tend to overthink and be negative, making it quite difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. ‘Out of My Mind’ was written from this perspective, focusing on the desperation and how easy it is to get stuck in a downward spiral.”
Drawing inspiration from cinematic imagery, he envisioned the song as a soundtrack to moments of personal crisis, translating his inner battles into a universally relatable narrative. As someone who has battled their inner demons and continues to do so, there’s a visceral heartache that echoes through NOEL’s voice. Those who have never experienced standing on the edge of the darkness and contemplating life and death may not recognise that heartache, but those who have understood the vocal pain and hurt. It hits to the very core like a sucker punch to the soul.
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