Ren Genevieve explores the bittersweet reality of embracing life’s transitions in her new single forts — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The lyric-driven pop songwriter’s latest single is an intimate track that illustrates the cycle of growing up and outgrowing relationships. A sneak peek at her upcoming debut EP tongue tied, forts delves into themes of nostalgia, sadness, and the inevitable nature of change and growth, offers listeners a heartfelt reflection on the joys and pains of navigating life’s upheavals.
“forts is a really special song to me,” Genevieve shares. “It encapsulates this sadness, nostalgia, and regret I was feeling about growing up.” This self-produced track emotionally reflects on the fine line between the harsh reality of growing up and childhood memories. “I was really grappling with how growing up changes people and their relationships with themselves and others. What are the things we remember? What do we do with the nostalgic dissonance between the memory of childhood and the reality of childhood?”
forts is the feeling one gets when they are deep in reminiscing about being a child and figuring out how to navigate life as a full-time adult. The track draws listeners in, tugging at their heartstrings and allowing them to connect with their deepest emotions. Genevieve’s approach to songwriting and storytelling is what makes her stand out amongst many, forts is a prime example of her mastery. With its expressive and deep lyrics, the track hits home for many listeners, while presenting a relatable angle on the struggles of adulthood and how it remolds past connections people had. With the blend of soul-touching melodies and soft vocals, Genevieve captures all the elements perfectly.
Born in Boston and raised in New York, Michigan, and Bermuda, Genevieve has always been one for the arts. She started singing, acting, and dancing at a young age, her college years were what pushed her to pursue writing and sharing her music. She made a name for herself back when her single I Like You (I Think) dropped in 2022, followed by the track tongue tied later that year. Her first few projects were created to share with her friends and family, however, she took the initial spark of passion and ran with it to perfect her producing skills. Genevieve’s singles offer an ardent introduction to her story and will be reflected on her EP tongue tied, due early next year.
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