33 Vulnerable Lyrics From Rachel Chinouriri’s What a Devastating Turn of Events as IG Captions
Over the last couple of years, we've fallen head over heels for the music of English alt-pop sensation Rachel Chinouriri. Her debut album, What a Devastating Turn of Events, released today, May 3, and it's been more than worth the wait.
Over 14 sprawling and emotional tracks, Rachel is at her most vulnerable as she weaves powerful stories and takes us through her life experiences so far through the good, the bad and the ugly. The album's lyrics are some of her most passionate and evocative yet, and if you're like us and can't get enough, keep scrolling to discover all of our favorite lines—and how to use them as your next Instagram caption.
For ruminating on everything you do:
"I overthink the things I said. I start to question who my friends are. Maybe I'm over sharing."
-"Garden of Eden"
(What a Devastating Turn of Events via Parlophone Records)
For trying to stay true to yourself:
"Why question who you are from deep within?"
-"Garden of Eden"
For when it feels like nothing matters:
"There's no point in anything."
-"Garden of Eden"
For when no one seems grateful for what they have:
"Typical. Complaining 'bout a miracle."
-"The Hills"
For when your heart hurts:
"Broken is the understatement of this whole year."
-"The Hills"
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For feeling like a stranger in your own home:
"When you don't belong, the hills will know."
-"The Hills"
For when chasing better things leads you astray:
"I was told the grass is greener, but it's just a fantasy, it seems."
-"The Hills"
(Photo credit: Lauren Harris)
For when things might be heating up again with an ex:
"It's strange, but it's such a delight to hear your voice again."
-"Never Need Me"
For when you're more than ready to move on:
"If you can't change, I doubt that I can help you. I've made plans and, sorry, they're without you."
-"Never Need Me"
For leaving behind excess baggage:
"Maybe I'll regrеt not sticking around, but how can I swim if you're pullin' me down?"
-"Never Need Me"
For when they're stuck in a loop:
"This is why your cycle never ends. You're addicted to trouble you choose."
-"Never Need Me"
For crushing on someone who's taken:
"I wish I could have you for myself, but the problem is that you're for someone else."
-"My Everything"
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For regretting your choices:
"My mistake was to let you in."
-"My Everything"
(Photo credit: Lauren Harris)
For ignoring your gut for your heart:
"I say goodbye to all my senses."
-"My Everything"
For questioning the whole relationship:
"Somewhere beneath the surface I wanna find if you're the problem or the purpose."
-"All I Ever Asked"
For the truly unpredictable situationship:
"I know what you're like—hot and cold, hit and miss, up and down."
-"It Is What It Is"
For when your feelings are truly conflicted:
"I know what you're like—hot and cold, hit and miss, up and down."
-"It Is What It Is"
For calling out the man who's done you wrong:
"You're a little man. That is all that I know you for, you're nothin' more."
-"Dumb B**** Juice"
For gleefully tearing someone down:
"I'm not the type to judge but you're cheap and you're basic. You bring nothin' to this table."
-"Dumb B**** Juice"
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For taking a risk on the guy who picked you:
"What a fascinating boy she didn't choose, but she's got nothing to lose."
-"What A Devastating Turn Of Events"
For when your dreams don't line up with reality:
"What a complicated view, far from the truth."
-"What A Devastating Turn Of Events"
For hurting yourself with your own imagination:
"Words of a story shouldn't hurt like this."
-"Robbed"
For losing someone in the summertime:
"You were robbed of summer. I was robbed of you."
-"Robbed"
For when writing is your therapy:
"My words on pen and paper used to find out."
-"Cold Call"
For when overthinking eats you up:
"Stupidly, I care too much to stop it."
-"Cold Call"
(Photo credit: Lauren Harris)
For feeling the pressure to look a certain way:
"Too big, too small, I'll never win."
-"I Hate Myself"
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For when your thoughts just won't leave you be:
"'Cause I'm a victim of my mind."
-"I Hate Myself"
For remembering we're all beautiful:
"Learn to love your body, love your face whether tall, slim, thick or small, your way."
-"I Hate Myself"
For embracing who you are:
"I love myself and I love my skin."
-"I Hate Myself"
For hinting at secret romance:
"You don't know that you're the perfect secret I can't tell."
-"Pocket"
For feeling like your love's not enough:
"I'm sorry that the sunshine I provided isn't letting you grow."
-"Pocket"
For professing your love:
"Just know that whatever you do, I hope you love me, too."
-"So My Darling"
For celebrating your partner and best friend:
"So my darling, so my darling, my baby, my boo, you are my best friend."
-"So My Darling"
The album also made our list of the top 10 biggest releases of the week. Click HERE to check out the rest.