GOSHEN, Ind. – Katie Pruitt has a way of creating music that so wonderfully balances a compelling instrumental with powerful lyrics. The instrumentals have an uptempo feel that compliments her voice to create her incredibly captivating sound.
“Self Sabotage” is a single from Pruitt’s sophomore album “Mantras,” released in April. In this song, Pruitt brings us through the lows of personal insecurity, to self-acceptance and love. The lyrics emphasize the energy and dedication it takes to walk this path of healing.
In the lyrics, Pruitt describes the fear holding her back, “I don’t know how to let somebody know // I try to scream but fear has got me by the throat.”
Pruitt’s use of imagery throughout the song, and the driving instrumentation supports her powerful vocals, bringing the lyrics to life. One of the phrases that stands out to me is, “a prison of comparisons.” It creates an image of feeling trapped by societal standards of beauty or presentation.
In the tag at the end, where Pruitt repeats the line, “abandon this self-sabotage,” you can feel the building energy behind the vocals – a reflection of the energy it takes to go through the process of healing.
The album as a whole centers around the process of healing, and self-discovery. For example, on her track, “All My Friends,” Pruitt sings about the experience of watching all your friends go through their own journeys of self-discovery. This is another favorite of mine as it brings Pruitt’s signature vocals and storytelling to the forefront.
Katie Pruitt is currently on tour in the U.S., playing both headlining shows, and supporting Lake Street Dive, including two shows in Chicago on Sept. 26 and 27. You can find tour info and more at katiepruitt.com.
– Mackenzie, Music Director
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