OSTON Moves on From the Broken Feelings She Left in "Burton St."
Moving on is never easy, but luckily rising star OSTON is familiar with the healing powers of music, harnessing them in her new single “Burton St.” This cathartic devotion arrives as the pop singer-songwriter’s third release of 2023, following the equally reflective track “Molly” and sensually soft “Hot” released earlier this year. OSTON’s pen has always been brutally honest, but “Burton St.” showcases the best of her detailed lyricism and vivid storytelling yet.
Beginning with a voice-memo-sounding intro seemingly pulled straight from the creative process as she sings “I’m not broken without you,” the tone is set for this raw confessional track. Immediately pulled in by OSTON’s conversational delivery, we hear her directly address the catalyst for that broken feeling. The track builds as she revisits difficult memories and the lasting impact of this toxic relationship, exploding into an energy-cleansing chorus as OSTON embraces her own strength.
The second verse of “Burton St.” can only be described as a masterclass in sharp lyricism. The line, “Wouldn’t let my world get caught up in your emotional shredder / Cause your hatred for yourself was like a goddamn superspreader,” sees a one-two punch of brilliant metaphors and some of the strongest writing in OSTON’s whole catalog. Before returning to the captivating chorus, she admits her complacency in the gut-punching lyric, “I almost let it kill me just to sympathize”.
There are many magical moments in this track, but the bridge possesses an energy that brings “Burton St.” to an entirely new level. In a stream of consciousness, OSTON reflects on her growth and the person she used to be. Exuding confidence and resolve, she declares the official metaphorical departure from a relationship that affected everything. Despite the specificity of the location, OSTON knows we all have our “Burton St.” and made an anthem that will evoke an emotional release that is universal.
Listen to "Burton St." below:
