Independent artist Cindy-Louise makes a commanding return with her new Single and Lyric Video ‘Can’t Own Me’.
The South African-born singer-songwriter (now residing in The Netherlands) is shaping things up, complementing her preceding Alternative-Pop repertoire with this poised Rock song, starting “this year I will be focussing on Rock, so be ready as it’s going to be a wild ride!”
Cindy-Louise comments on “Can’t Own Me”
“This song is emotional for me, but also fun. Whilst I am letting the listener into the difficult and heart wrenching part of my life, it also has a Western vibe with a Rock kick. It’s all about the attitude, and I’m giving you plenty of it.”
“I wrote it in ire but with some humour, so when you hear the hum in the beginning, all I can think about is how I shake my head in disbelief … just because I work for you, does not mean that you I am a slave, and I won’t obey your every command. I have a voice which needs to be heard. I am tired of the fake niceness in this world, just be straight with me about how you feel.”
“The verse ‘think you’re so clever, think I’m so sweet’ is especially influential, because although I may be sweet and more than capable, does not mean you can walk all over me or take advantage of me.”
“The verse ‘don’t bother coming back to me’ is totally my personality, as I can tolerate a lot and I am an understanding person, but once you’ve crossed that line where you have upset me and taken advantage of me, you become noting to me.”
Watch the lyric video for the track below:
Cindy-Louise’s “Can’t Own Me” is available to stream on all major music streaming platforms. Find your preferred platform HERE.
More info about Cindy-Louise
Known for her unique writing style and characteristic voice, independent artist Cindy-Louise has been making waves in the global music industry since starting her career in 2019.
The South African-born singer-songwriter (now residing in The Netherlands) began singing and taking piano lessons at 16 and followed a strict Classical training program. In University her instruments where Classical-and-Jazz voice.
She majored in Music Philosophy and attended the Mediterranean Opera Festival Program in Italy, studying and performing the roles of Despina (Cosi fan tutte) and Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro).
Her debut album Humanity was released in 2020 to critical acclaim. She likes to keep things fresh and flexible by regularly switches her musical styles, complementing her Pop songs with Rock. She states that “I’m trying to figure out who I am, and I try to speak and act my truth everyday”.
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