Acclaimed British singer and songwriter Charlotte OC has yet to release a single that we haven’t fallen head over heels in love with, so it won’t come as a surprise when we tell you that her new single, ‘God, We Tried’, is truly incredible.
The song grew out of a situation in the artist’s life when the passing of her father led her to be in a relationship that wasn’t right. The powerful and raw lyrics touch on themes of unhealthy love, as well as loss and grief.
“This song is deeply personal to me, I started writing it after my dad passed away. In my grief, I ended up in a relationship that probably wasn’t the healthiest choice for me, and I wasn’t truly allowing myself to heal. If I think about it, all I wanted was a male figure in my life, to fill a void. ‘God, We Tried’ reflects the end of that relationship and the emotional complexity of trying to make something work when it really wasn’t right. It’s about love, loss, and the struggle to move forward while still processing deep grief.”
It’s rare to see musicians with profiles as noted as Charlotte OC deliver songs this personal, and we have no doubt that this song will help a lot of people going through similar situations in their own worlds.
