a chat with zoe wees
BY Amani Salahudeen (SHE/HER)Zoe Wees' musical career has been marked by her impactful and emotional performances. With her album "Therapy.", Wees continues to showcase her raw talent and lyrical depth. The album features a tracklist that delves into personal experiences and struggles, resonating with listeners on a profound level. Wees' musical style is characterized by powerful vocals and introspective lyrics, which explore themes of self-discovery and resilience.
German pop singer-songwriter Zoe Wees' debut album, “Therapy,” is officially here. With an incredible 20-song tracklist, it includes her hit songs “Control” and “Girls Like Us.” It also features her song with 6LACK, “That’s How It Goes.” Therapy takes you through an emotional journey. Starting off that journey are “Sorry For The Drama,” “Lighting,” and “Girls Like Us.” Right off the bat, the lyrics are raw and emotional. “Love Should Be Easy” slows things down a bit. Next is her hit song “Control” is about her struggle with epilepsy and anxiety.
The following list is the songs that were played during the press conference. The first song is “Lifeline.” The second one is “Less of a woman. The lyrics that captured a fan’s attention were: “breaking free from the glass and the sea.” The third song of the evening was “Hold Me.” The fourth one that was played was “Love Should be Easy.” The lyrics that stood out were: “Baby, in another life I’d be by your side!” The last part of the press conference was a Q & A session with Zoe Wees. Outjamz asked, “If you got to be an opener for any artist who would it be and why?” Wees replied, “Lizzo, Billie Eilish, or one of my other favorite artists.”
Slowing it down again is “Lifeline,” and “Daddy's Eyes” where she opens up about her father not being in her life. Continuing the slow tone are “Hold Me,” “Nothing's Forever,” and “21 Candles,” which ends with a message to her dad. Daddy’s Eyes Music video is one of Zoe’s more emotional songs. Check out the video here.
“On My Own” is about that lonely feeling one gets when the sun goes down. Which is followed by “Broke.” Then it's “That’s How It Goes” with 6BLACK starts picking things up again. Followed by “You Ain’t Really Good For Me” and “Don't Give Up.” These next couple of tracks are powerful lyrically and sonically, “Nothing But You,” “Third Wheel,” “Less Of A Woman,” and “Hold Me Like You Used To” which is about losing someone you love and wanting them to hold you again.
The final track of the album is “When It Hurts.” It’s about having that one person who is there for you through all your ups and downs and without even asking them they always show up for you. There is an effortless flow throughout the entire album. Zoe has an incredibly unique voice and has a way of expressing herself through her heartfelt lyrics. The album discusses a variety of themes from heartbreak to mental health and everything in between.This album is emotional and will resonate with fans from all walks of life.