Why?

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Far removed from family located in the Middle East, Senseless Optimism or “SO” found herself in America alone suffering through what felt like a never ending heartbreak. There was promise of a young couple married and the family of the future groom would not accept “SO” for unspoken reasons. Ghosted and alone, “Why?” is the product of that experience. Listen to her heart ache painfully in each word sung on this soulful throwback.

lyrics

Everyday I wake up
Feeling like there's something wrong
Putting on my makeup
To hide what
I hold inside

Why
Did we break up
Why
Don't we make up

A constant feeling of overwhelmed
A piece of glass in my underwear
And though it seems so fleeting
I hope it's not misleading

Why
Did we break up
Why
Don't we make up

Getting sick of waiting
On my way
To better days
And maybe there I'll stay
Maybe there I'll stay

So
Why
Did we break up
Why
Don't we make up

Why
Did we break up
Why
Don't we make up

credits

released June 4, 2021
Vox & Guitar - Senseless Optimism
Bass & Lead Guitar - Nate Leavitt
Drums - Dan Cederholm
Keys Melody - Easmond Hoansi
Keys - Matt Odabashian
Xylophone & Shakers - Darin LaPierre

Produced & Mixed - Dan Nicklin
Mastered - Brian Charles

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senseless optimism Massachusetts

With her exceptional talents as a multi-instrumentalist, Brittany is leading a musical revolution through Senseless Optimism, her groundbreaking project that is redefining the role of singer-songwriters in contemporary music. Her unique perspective and evocative lyricism have earned her a devoted fanbase. Senseless Optimism on a trajectory towards national acclaim. ... more

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