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LEEPA confronts a friendship gone awry on "i'm sorry, are you?"

28 June 2021, 16:27 | Written by Malvika Padin

German rising star LEEPA delivers a playful yet melancholic indie-pop cut on "i'm sorry, are you?", which pays homage to broken friendships.

Seamlessly weaving relatable lyricism into a guitar-led earworm, "i'm sorry, are you?" wraps itself in LEEPA’s bold vocals. Deceptively upbeat, the track carefully explores the pain of losing platonic friendships while offering a fresh perspective on the feeling of longing that remains, no matter how many years pass.

Having previously led listeners through narratives of an unhappy relationship with previous offerings “Misery Loves Company” and “Fiction”, the 21-year-old artist goes beyond the traditional love song in this new offering and gives a lesson in embracing regrets and moving on – continuing to lean back into her signature quality of honest lyricism, sharpened by her musical versatility.

LEEPA’s intimate artistry is founded on the depth and clarity of her songwriting as she approaches intricate and deeply personal subjects with ease. Infectious and hypnotic, youthful but world-wise, light-hearted yet vulnerable, she balances her enigmatic image with a warm and addictive nature on "i'm sorry, are you?".

Speaking on the track, LEEPA says, “'I’m sorry, are you?' is not a love song, it's a song about friendship. Losing friends can be more painful than losing a partner - especially when the friendship has broken down due to circumstances that are no one's fault. Even though time passes, distance prevails, and life moves on at a brisk pace, one always mourns a true friendship. One may regret something or the longing may wear one down - but some people you have to love from a distance."

Consistently creating sonic worlds and stories that listeners can identify with, LEEPA is undeniably rising to the top.

“i’m sorry are you?” is out now. Find LEEPA on Instagram.
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