opening with an allusion to a relationship on the rocks, tate’s raw lyricism and crisp vocals give listeners a glimpse into her inner conflicts. lyrics reveal an emotionally drained woman unable to give up on this unequal partnership, even though it leaves her exhausted. her reflection on the emotional turmoil by a partner not giving their all, but not wanting to close the door on them, is highlighted in her hook, “never gonna get any closure, coming back to you over and over and over and over and over.” underneath this lyric, the steady, rhythmic guitar played by tate, percussive elements played by ross hodgkinson (laura marano, del water gap), and the swells in the music by producer, chris cassriel, contribute to the feeling of heartbreak and insanity.
 
as the song progresses, there is an anger and desperation noticeable in her vocals, lyrics, and further felt in the deep, low bass cassriel introduces. the use of repetition is used tactfully, seemingly to illustrate the illusion of being stuck in a cycle you can’t break. the silky, smooth, warm feelings that are created operate in ironic contrast to the melancholic, forlorn message expressed.
 
folk colors mixed with modern indie sounds paint the background for this gut-wrenching acoustic pop ballad to land on, with mesmerizing vocals that take listeners on an emotional journey. keep the tissues in reach for this one.