Life’s too short to worry about what others say.
That’s the message from The Voice alum Karen Waldrup in her defiant new single “All That Mess,” which drops everywhere tomorrow as she puts the finishing touches on her upcoming album.
Evoking the sounds of the powerful women of ‘90s country like Shania Twain and Faith Hill, and co-written by Waldrup and Darcie Morin, the song is an empowering reminder to chase your own happiness and not worry about what others think:
“I used to shrink to fit their ideas
Say “yes, ma’am” and fold like a tortilla
Played it nice, played it small
Just to keep from rufflin’ feathers at all
But I lost pieces tryin’ to please
And that kind of livin’ ain’t livin’ for me
You learn real quick when you get burned
Some things just ain’t worth the hurt
Life’s too short to worry ‘bout what they say
To hide your truth and dim your flame
Ain’t got time for playin’ roles
For countin’ likes or chasin’ gold
You can’t win when you lose yourself
Trying to be somebody else
Well I’m done with tryin’ to impress
Life’s too short for all that mess”
Speaking on the song, Waldrup describes it as a “power anthem” in line with some of the biggest female voices in music:
“This song brings to mind a wild blend of Shania Twain and Heart’s Ann Wilson at the absolute top of their careers. ‘All That Mess’ is the ultimate power anthem for anyone who’s simply had enough.”
While the single drops everywhere tomorrow, we’re pumped to bring you an exclusive first listen of the rockin’ hit:
If you’re not familiar with Waldrup, the country music newcomer was a finalist on season 25 of The Voice, wowing not only the coaches but America with powerful performances of songs like “Stay” by Sugarland and the Lee Ann Womack classic “I Hope You Dance.”
Her debut album Justified was produced by legendary producer Garth Fundis, and she’s racked up millions of streams with her powerful vocals and poignant songwriting.
If you’re a fan of powerful women in country music like Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson and you haven’t dug into Karen Waldrup’s catalog yet, it’s past time to change that.
