Song Exploder Fenne Lily - Lights Light Up
Jul 10, 2024
Singer-songwriter Fenne Lily talks about the evolution of her song 'Lights Light Up' from her album 'Big Picture'. She discusses the challenges faced during the lockdown, the influence of journaling on her songwriting, and the emotional journey behind the turbulent songwriting process. Fenne also shares insights into the creation of the song, adding layers to enrich the storytelling, and the joy of recording in North Carolina.
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Lockdown Sparked Creative Reset
- Fenne Lily spent a difficult year during COVID lockdown without writing music, feeling stuck and sad about lost touring plans.
- She turned to calligraphy and journaling, which unlocked her creativity and led to writing songs again.
Song Reflects Relationship Stages
- Fenne structured "Lights Light Up" to map relationship stages: alone, meeting, and together.
- Writing was driven by real emotions of fear and loneliness, giving the song authenticity.
Personal Pain Drives Songwriting
- Fenne wrote the song's ending in the aftermath of a big fight, using her personal pain as creative fuel.
- The song captures two years of experiences condensed into limited words for emotional clarity.