Henry Moodie Struggles With Coming of Age in "eighteen"
British singer-songwriter Henry Moodie feels the complicated pressure of growing up on his latest single, "eighteen." Using the universal subject matter of coming of age, Moodie channels his emotions into a relatable sonic experience that puts these complexities into concrete phrases that can help others understand their feelings.
"eighteen" opens immediately with a blend of Moodie's, well, moody vocals and angsty guitar strums. He shares the details of his coming-of-age story, capturing the feeling of being stuck between childhood and adulthood with heartfelt lyrics like, "Sometimes when I think ahead / It pulls the string around my chest / Too young to know how to live / Too old to be a kid." The infectious pop melody of the chorus compliments the track's continued vulnerability, using clever songwriting to create an emotional anthem that sticks with listeners long after its three-minute run time.
"The song is all about the transition of becoming an adult and the complicated emotions that come with it," shared the singer-songwriter. "The responsibility, the pressure to decide what you want to do with your life, it can be a lot. So many go through this and will relate to the feeling. I want people to know they're not alone."
The accompanying music video is a straightforward look into the budding artist's life. Featuring a plethora of black-and-white behind-the-scenes footage and concert videos from the past few months on tour, viewers catch a glimpse of Moodie's highs and lows as he goes through each day pursuing his dream and growing as an artist and person.
"eighteen" serves as the follow-up to the artist's previous singles, "you were there for me" and "drunk text," further establishing Moodie as a budding pop star to watch. Not even in his twenties yet, Moodie has acquired 3.6 million monthly Spotify listeners, 60 million worldwide streams, and is already impressing sold-out audiences across the pond.
Watch the "eighteen" video below:
