Mackenzie Scott, known by her stage name Torres, is gearing up for the release of her upcoming album “What an Enormous Room.” In anticipation of its arrival, she has already shared two singles, “Collect” and “I got the fear.” Today, she treats fans to another taste of the album with her latest release, “Wake to flowers.”
“Wake to flowers” is a dynamic and vibrant pop-rock track that showcases Scott’s powerful vocals against a backdrop of pulsating bass, energetic drums, and fuzzy guitar riffs. The song captures the essence of resilience and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with hope and disappointment.
In Scott’s own words, she reflects on the theme of the song, acknowledging the familiar feeling of disappointment that often follows hope. She recognizes that people are incredibly resilient, constantly oscillating between optimism and shattered expectations. However, she also highlights a less acknowledged aspect— the anxiety that arises when things start to fall into place as hoped. Scott shares her personal experience of fighting and longing for the things she now possesses, using “Wake to flowers” as a reminder to stay aware of the journey she has taken.
I’m familiar with the disappointment that frequently follows hope. People are frighteningly resilient. We are regularly optimistic and regularly shattered by the want of something, maybe something that takes all our might and energy and then still doesn’t happen. But have you ever been anxious that things weren’t going to turn out the way you hoped, or maybe you weren’t very optimistic, and then you got everything you wanted? I feel like this happens a lot but I don’t hear it acknowledged very much. Everything I have now is something I once fought and longed for — this song is my way of keeping myself aware of that all the time.
With each release from “What an enormous room,” Torres continues to captivate listeners with her introspective lyrics, powerful vocals, and genre-bending sound. As the album’s release date draws near, fans eagerly await the opportunity to immerse themselves in the full experience of Torres’ latest musical endeavor.
Listen to ‘Wake to Flowers’ below
