Maisy Kay Breaks Down Every Track on Her New Metamorphosis EP

We first fell hard for English singer-songwriter Maisy Kay and her infectious and anthemic approach to pop with last year's "Emotionally Unavailable," and it's been incredible to watch the artist's transformation over that time.

Last week, Maisy released her new EP, Metamorphosis. Taking years to write, this six-track masterpiece features fan-favorite "Doorway" and serves as a reflection on her life, the journey of self-discovery and her evolution into the powerful young woman she is today. From the shimmery opening notes of "Never Meant to Be Mine" to the pounding, heavenly sounds of "First Time," there are no misses to be found. Stream all of Metamorphosis HERE, and keep reading to read Maisy's breakdown of each and every track on the EP.

'Never Meant to Be Mine'

Maisy Kay: "Never Meant To Be Mine" describes that sinking feeling you get when you know something is failing, that someone is losing interest, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. It's basically supposed to represent the moment you finally listen to intuition, you see all the warning signs were correct, and it all comes crashing down at once.

(Metamorphosis via Maisy Kay Music)

 

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'Pretty Good'

MK: "Pretty Good" sounds seductive, but lyrically it's about self-worth. It's telling somebody to step up and making it very clear that you won't waste further time on them if they don't.

 

'Overstay'

MK: When we wrote "Overstay," we wanted it to sound lyrically ambiguous so you could apply it to many different scenarios. On first listen, it may sound like it's about a toxic relationship, which I suppose, in a sense, it is. "Overstay" was written about my struggle with general and social anxiety disorders and how crippling they can be to everyday life.

 

'Doorway'

MK: "Doorway" is supposed to sound like a happy song, but lyrically, what's happening is much bleaker. It's about closing the door on somebody because you realize they had bad intentions. The bright, anthemic feel to it represents the relief you managed to at least cut this person off before they got too close to do severe damage.

 

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'After Midnight'

MK: "After Midnight" is my most recent record on the EP. I actually wrote it in the early months of this year. I wanted a fun, flirty track that represented being single and finding that first initial connection with somebody. It's me saying it's in your hands what you do with this spark between us, and I'm here for the ride.

 

'First Time'

MK: "First Time" is arguably my saddest song on the EP, although it doesn't sound like it on first listen. It represents acknowledging that although you aren't with somebody anymore, nothing will compare to that first time, that first love before the heartbreak and the damage. It stays with you forever, and there's something both sad and beautiful in that.

 

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