Indie rock singer/songwriter Soccer Mommy refines her acoustic sound on the beautiful new single “Lost,” a thoughtful, intimate and heartfelt ode from daughter to mother.
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vinegarThe sound of the acoustic guitar is soft and gentle. It's familiar, comfortable and warm. But the voice is a little hesitant. Something about it makes me feel uneasy.lost.”
I knew her name
I have her face and all this
But I don't know what's in her dreams
It was lost on me
How many of us have been told that we look like a family member? It's a strangely relatable experience. Whether we like it or not, so much of our identity is tied to where we come from. Exploring our identity can bring a sense of comfort and validation, but it can also (or at the same time) create confusion and shame. It's a very complicated feeling.
Exploring complex emotions is nothing new for indie rock singer/songwriter Sophie Allison (aka Soccer Mommy). The Tennessee-based artist has made a name for herself with her compelling, original songwriting. Allison's music is known for being deeply personal, exploring feelings of intimacy, regret, lost connection, and more.
Soccer Mommy has been bold and open about her own mental health struggles, and her honest approach to songwriting has evoked emotion and resonated, paving the way for her fans to relate. In Soccer Mommy's latest single, “Lost,” she again details the feelings born from her own experiences, with the singer-songwriter elaborating on another sensitive subject: her relationship with her mother.
I have a way
I take her with me wherever I go
But I don't know how she feels
It was lost on me
I was lost in a way that I didn't understand.
Lost on an endless road
If I had another chance
I ask her
I ask her
Alison has been open about her relationship with her mother in the past, and has often spoken about the inspiration she draws from her positive relationship with her mother.
In Lost, Allison expertly expresses the complexities of her relationship with her mother in a way that is simple, yet multifaceted and slightly surreal: “I have my mother in me and so much more,” Allison says, noting that she sees her mother in herself, but also feels indebted to her.
The repeated refrain of “Lost” is multifaceted, revealing different meanings on each listen. Perhaps Sophie's outlook on life is lost and she needs her mother, or maybe her view of what a mother is like is wrong. Or maybe their relationship is strained in some way. Soccer Mommy's message is multi-layered, and like any great story, it's worth it for its multiple messages.
I knew her name
I have her picture framed.
But I give her nothing
And I never did
What a nerve.
I want more from her
She keeps giving until she has nothing left
If I wanted it
“If I had another chance, I would give this to her.” ” Allison sings, drawing an emotional connection on top of eloquent experience. Musically, there's a lot to love about “Lost”: the raw, surprisingly multifaceted storytelling is further enhanced by thoughtful production and well-crafted sonic backdrops. But look deeper into Soccer Mommy's storytelling and listeners will find the song is much more than that: a tender, thoughtful gift from a daughter to her mother, a new benchmark for Soccer Mommy.
I was lost in a way that I didn't understand.
Lost on an endless road
If I had another chance
I want to give this to her
“Lost” is the latest track from Sophie Allison's 2022 hit album, Sometimes forever. In contrast to that album's nostalgic classic rock sensibility, Allison has pursued a more intimate approach with her new music: Her latest tour, “The Lost Shows,” features a scaled-down version of Soccer Mommy, with Allison premiering new music with just solo guitar.
Proving her versatility as an artist, “Lost” sees Allison return to her roots and deepen her already sophisticated acoustic presence – a sign of more beautiful music to come, and an exciting prospect for longtime fans.
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