Lauren Presley is making waves, and Can I Be Happy proves exactly why. With just two tracks, she takes listeners on a whirlwind of raw emotion, searing vulnerability, and alt-pop perfection. The viral “People Leave” already had TikTok sobbing with its gut-wrenching honesty, and for good reason. The track is a melancholic anthem of self-sabotage, insecurity, and the fear of abandonment, wrapped in a haunting, atmospheric melody. Lauren’s voice is everything—starting low and wounded, then climbing to a powerful, emotional high that hits like a gut punch.
The way she sings, “People leave,” feels like an unraveling, like she’s giving in to a belief she never wanted to hold. The production is just as gripping, shifting from delicate, shimmering verses to a full-throttle explosion of distorted guitars and pounding drums that echo the turmoil of her lyrics.
And then, there’s the latest, “Can I Be Happy.” If “People Leave” is drowning in sadness, this track is fighting to swim. From the get-go, the melodic guitar riff pulls you in, only for Lauren to unleash a chorus so cathartic, you can’t help but belt it out with her. The production leans into alt-rock, with soaring guitars and anthemic drums giving the song its undeniable punch. It’s a desperate search for happiness, a craving to escape the weight of expectations and self-doubt.
Lauren’s lyrics hit home for anyone who’s ever felt trapped in their own mind, searching for something—anything—that might finally bring peace. It’s dark pop at its finest, balancing deep introspection with a chorus that feels like a release.
With Can I Be Happy, Lauren Presley proves she’s a powerhouse. Whether she’s breaking your heart or making you scream into the void, she’s an artist who feels real, and that’s what makes her impossible to ignore.
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Review by: Naomi Joan