London songwriter Olivia Dean returns with new single 'Be My Own Boyfriend'.
Her last EP was a self-admitted "breakup EP" but this time round, she's aiming to find inner peace, and an increased sense of independence.
Stalwart in her DIY artistry, Olivia Dean wants to progress this ethic to her personal life, locating happiness and self-worth within.
She explains: "I had to spend a lot of time by myself and look within, as we all did I feel, and I realised that I’m actually my own boyfriend. I don’t need someone else to complete me, I don’t need an other half, I’m whole, so I really wanted to write a song capturing that essence."
Olivia adds: "It's a very societal thing that you’re always looking for your Prince Charming or that when you meet this person that you’ll be ‘whole’ or ‘successful’, like that’s the end goal. But I think the end goal is being happy by yourself, and if you do meet someone then it's a really cute accessory – a cute addition to my life, but it’s not completing my life. It’s not the whole look, he’s just the bag!"
New single 'Be My Own Boyfriend' makes this explicit, a song about taking hold of your own independence and learning to stand in your own lane. Precocious pop with a deeply autobiographical vein, it's a sign of what lies ahead.
She confirms: "I am so proud of ‘Be My Own Boyfriend’ and excited for everyone to hear what’s coming. This is the first single from a project I’m currently finishing called ‘Growth’. I think the past year has been a lot for everyone and I’ve learnt so much about myself and this project is a reflection of that journey."
Tune in now.
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Photo Credit: Olivia LiFungula
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