Natalie Del Carmen shares a wakeup call from her past with the nostalgic and poignant new single Good Morning From Magnolia — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The rising roots singer-songwriter’s new coming-of-age single tells the story of her search for identity and life’s purpose. Del Carmen’s folk and Americana roots combine beautifully with her pop sensibility to tell the story of her return to Los Angeles post-grad from music school.
Good Morning From Magnolia delves into the emotional journey of seeking purpose and coming to the realization that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. With the warming strums of her acoustic guitar and inspirational vocals, the song cleverly comes full circle in Del Carmen’s life. The song displays the universal experience of social expectations and pressures creating insecurities when going through school and a larger narrative. She sees driving down Magnolia Street, her favorite route as a teen, as a metaphorical space of reflection and introspection of her college years.
“It’s bittersweet because I did, indeed, have beautiful things, an abundance of good things, during a time I longed for better,” she says. “The grass looked greener everywhere I wasn’t, and I was someone funnier, better approachable, and hip in faraway places… Good Morning From Magnolia brings you there, as I was, reflecting through the lens of some average college parties, acquaintances, lonely nights, and longing.”
This track encourages listeners to appreciate their own company and find happiness within. Through her lyrics, Del Carmen’s authenticity shines through when opening up about her struggles, aiming to convey the richness of life and all its facets. Following her previous single The Highway, Del Carmen has once again collaborated with the Nashville team Brunjo to bring her story to life.
Del Carmen began her musical endeavours at the age of eight, displaying her drive and dedication that has only grown stronger. Embracing the Americana genre post-college, she intends to express originality and profound experiences. Her debut album Bloodline and the Tandem Songs EP continue attracting fans to her unique fusion of Americana, country, folk and pop. Her grandfather’s 1930s banjo highlights her distinctive sound, enriching her family’s musical legacy.
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