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In her latest single, “Hard Time in the Heart,” folk-Americana artist Carolee Rainey recounts the tumultuous journey of a relationship with her soul-stirring rich vocals and evocative storytelling.
With her thick, deep, and full-throttled voice, Rainey delivers each lyric with raw emotion, accompanied by the acoustic guitar consistently strumming through like the continual laws of nature and melancholic violin melodies that swell and tug at our heartstrings. The chorus, “Hard times in the heart/ our love has fallen apart/ hard times in the heart/ I still want you,” echoes the internal struggle of longing for a love that has soured.
Through poignant lyrics, Rainey reflects on the evolution of a relationship, from the blissful simplicity of shared dreams to the harsh reality of diverging paths. Lines like “I took a job on the road so you could have some time alone” speak to the bittersweet realization that even the best intentions may not be enough to salvage a failing connection.
The accompanying music video, filmed against the backdrop of the East Coast shores, further immerses viewers in the emotional landscape of the song. As Rainey dances and sings amidst the wind and mist, the video demonstrates a visual metaphor for the dissolution of love and the longing for what once was.
“Hard Time in the Heart” is such a poignant reminder of the ephemerality of love that cements Carolee Rainey’s full-throttled honesty and vulnerability as a storyteller. Listen to the latest release, unveiled this Feb 8 to disillusion yourself right before Valentines’ Day by the sensational singer Carolee Rainey.
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Review By: Naomi Joan