Listening to “Need Some Friends” by Natalina is like having a fun, authentic, bitch-session with your bestie who is absolutely trashing her ex who wont leave her alone. The lyrics paint a candid portrait of Natalina’s unfiltered monologue, revealing the struggle of maintaining her boundaries when the past refuses to loosen its grip on her. Natalina’s delivery is a mix of assertiveness and vulnerability, mirroring the push-and-pull dynamics of post-breakup interactions. I think the brilliance of this song is its authenticity; Natalina doesn’t shy away from the messiness that comes from past emotions and relationships. She addresses the guilt of moving on and the exhausting cycle of seeking closure head on, in an alternative-pop, upbeat kind of way.
Written by Gabrielle LaRochelle
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