With “Why Them?”, Catlea, an artist from Cincinnati, presents one of those powerful, indie-pop, self-worth-relationship-anthems that will touch the heart of anyone on an emotional rollercoaster questioning their self-worth and self-identity: Everything. The second release from her current concept album ‘Language Barrier,’ “Why Them?” attains this incredibly electric mixture of pop-rock-RanB-influenced contemporary classicism, achieving such emotional heights that the very climate of human relationships is echoed within its soundscape.
Sleazing and somehow commanding, Catlea’s vocals cut through the rich orchestration, carrying listeners through moments of intense passion and flash-raising. A steady bassline and twinkling synths run the song into the bridge, where repressive yet beautiful guitar tones mirror the weight of the contemplative lyrics. The song explodes into a final shot of power chords, drums, and singing: It’s not only about longing, it’s about getting back up and taking back independence.
Intrigued by the question of identity, “Why Them?” speaks to vice: Why should social validation from someone else become a central focus while one harbors opposing thoughts within oneself? Such a question is both broad and intimately personal, thus giving the song a universal ambiance. Woven into the piece is a thread of gender fluidity and an acknowledgment of the fact that one is forever transitioning between genres, something that amplifies the song into an anthem, inclusive of love, heartbreaks, and beyond that, personal growth.
“Why Them?” is a collaborative effort between Oscar Garcia-Bragado (guitar, bass), Jason Boshoff (programming, synths, mix/mastering), and Drew Marcum (vocal engineering) that was produced between Cincinnati and Barcelona. These elements combined bring to light the significance of it to Catlea's artistry. The song easily finds its way into playlists with themes of empowerment, self-reflection, and rising above toxic relationships.
At the end of the day, “Why Them?' ” is not just a catchy track; it is a statement, a call to soul-search to look inward instead of seeking validation in the wrong places, and to love oneself. With its anthemic energy and bold message, Catlea equips her listeners with a song to dance to and ponder long after the final note has faded.
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