Meadowlark

Can you feel the beat of your heart as it slows down, won't you fly with me

The reflection in my mirror is someone I don't recognise anymore, she has mid length dark hair, no make up and a pregnant bump. All she wants tonight is to be the only person in the world, just for a bit. She wouldn't hear the comments about the size of her 'big' bump, she wouldn't have to watch her circle of friends change again, she wouldn't feel left out because of her age, her ex would stop asking for her friends number, she could feel a sense of control and ultimately she could believe in trust again.

All the things you never told me, back down, fly now 



So to feel a little more like me again, a classic Hannah-ism, I dive into my music library and shut the world out for a little while.

Every time I close my eyes, I feel I cannot turn back, every time I close my eyes, I want to fall back into you. 

I've been aware of the band Meadowlark for some time, but admittedly never gave them my full attention - never enough to appreciate their sound. Though, they definitely deserve it. Made up of three artists - Kate, Daniel and Carl, the band have a folk pop sound that serenades you with sweet playful vocals and guitars. It teleports you to a pastel cloud. So soothing for my turbulent head.

I first heard Kate McGill when she recorded solo covers in her bathroom and publicised them on YouTube, back in the day when you didn't need a festival on your agenda to gain real credit as an artist. I liked her so much that I ripped the videos and had her songs on my iPod. (oh yes, also back in the day of iPods...) It's so lovely to hear those vocals again and this time, backed up by a substantial sound and not just a bathroom echo effect. 

It seems all I needed was some head space to myself. Pregnancy and general life drama can easily get on top of my head. It feels good to shake it off and feel like myself again. Girl, you've got this. 

So long fresh breathe of innocence, so long to the life we used to know.