“I should be over you”, sings Nick Babcock with his evocative, eloquent tone. Having dealt with a tragic breakup and a fragmented, complex relationship seems to have given him a great deal of emotional wisdom. Here, he is reflecting on the incredible power that a love interest can hold over us all. Presenting a musically-powered case study about the hardship of moving on from a long, meaningful romantic storyline, Babcock still manages to look at it all with a certain restraint, never descending into jealousy or negative emotions. Simply, he looks inwards, finally accepting his vulnerability and slowly finding a path forward.
Such honesty and elegance are frankly refreshing. Built upon modern pop goodness, ‘Mess Me up Again’ is the result of profound personal reflection and introspective reckoning, with hard-hitting and striking lyricism flourishing above a punchy beat and potent, catchy melodies. The result is a cathartic, impactful piece, one that we are confident will help the English troubadour move further ahead in his romantic endeavours.
Produced and recorded by Nick himself, ‘Mess Me up Again’ is an impressive offering for a solo outfit. More good things are coming, we suspect. Speaking about the song, Babcock explains: “It is significant to me because it’s the most unfiltered I’ve been as a writer. No metaphors, no masks — just a confession that’s probably more common than people let on. It’s me at my most human.”
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