If self-discovery had a soundtrack, โWhy Them?โ by Catlea would be blasting at full volume. This indie-pop banger is all about navigating the messiness of relationships while barely figuring yourself out. With pulsing beats, a rhythm that pulls you in, and a vocal delivery thatโs both coolly detached and deeply vulnerable, Catlea creates a vibe thatโs as danceable as it is introspective.
The song kicks off with glitchy guitar strums, setting a moody but infectious tone before the drums crash in to make it undeniably catchy. Catleaโs lyrics hit that sweet spot between diary confessions and late-night overthinking, delivering lines like โI donโt make good choices, I avoid them like the plagueโ with a nonchalant self-awareness. The chorus is a hook-heavy earworm that builds into a powerful moment of realizationโwhy do we chase the ones who donโt see our worth?
Sonically, โWhy Them?โ could sit comfortably between Billie Eilishโs brooding alt-pop and PVRISโs electro-tinged rock, with a sprinkle of Taylor Swiftโs lyrical storytelling. Itโs a genre-blenderโpop, indie, rock, even a little R&B swagger thrown inโthat keeps you guessing while keeping your head nodding.
But beyond its addictive sound, this track feels like something. The way Catleaโs voice floats over the beat, never over-sung yet packed with emotion, mirrors the lyrical theme perfectlyโtrying to sound unfazed while barely holding it together. And that bridge is a slow-burn moment of clarity before the song erupts back into its anthemic outro, leaving you wanting to hit replay before the final note fades.
At its core, โWhy Them?โ is a song about longing, frustration, and the struggle to put yourself first. Check it out on Spotify.
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Review by: Naomi Joan