How do you remember your teenage years? Highly romanticised in fiction (from Skins to Élite and any other high school drama you can think of), it is a pivotal moment in all of our lives — these formative years can make or break you. While navigating that complex time of trying to find your place in the world and a unique identity that’s individual enough yet doesn’t stand out negatively, we may feel alone and find solace in friends and family. But not everybody can say that. It’s the case of Minoe, who sings about her struggles of living in an abusive home in her new single, teenage disillusionment.
The Canadian singer and songwriter turned to music from a very early age because of her oppressive environment. As a child, you can even somehow normalise certain situations because you don’t know better and because it helps you cope with reality. But as you grow up and make sense of the world, you understand that your case, even if not unique, was certainly not acceptable.
Speaking of the single, Minoe comments: “teenage disillusionment is a pretty sensitive song. I’m in a good place now and I felt it was time to share more about my experiences growing up. I’m very passionate about advocating for kids who might not always be safe at home and I hope if anyone listens and relates to the lyrics I want them to know that they’re not alone.”
Sad, honest, and necessary, the Montreal-based artist gives us a track where she opens up sincerely about abuse and trauma. Her soft, ethereal voice, paired with the lo-fi, atmospheric production, gives teenage disillusionment an aura of intimacy, as if Minoe is directly speaking to you so you can feel protected and cocooned by her charm.