Ellie Byers – At Least It’s Not Me [Single]

Ellie Byers’ “At Least It’s Not Me” is the type of track that feels like a well-timed side-eye. With a mix of teasing and truth-telling, she navigates the tightrope of emotions that come from narrowly missing a romantic train wreck. The whole vibe hangs somewhere between the satisfaction of self-preservation and the sting of knowing what could’ve been. “At least it’s not me…,” she croons, airy but not without a hint of sarcasm, floating over a mix that’s half confession, half call-out.

The track opens with a close mic’d acoustic guitar and young vocalist feather-light singing, almost like she’s whispering her secrets into your ear.  But just when you think it’s going to stay mellow, in come the tight drums and a reverb-heavy percussion —like Ellie is building her own little fortress of self-worth. It’s all kept underlined by her soft, tender falsetto that holds back just enough to keep you guessing.

Byers knows her ex too well—she’s got his pattern down to a science, and she’s happy to watch him repeat it from a safe distance. It’s an earthy alt-pop tune that struts, keeping the digs gentle but unmistakable and with a grin that says, “Glad it’s not my problem now.”

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