Get ready for a haunting experience with the new single “Better Than You” from indie-folk singer-songwriter Diane Louvel, taken from her upcoming album, Above and Beyond.
“Better Than You” delves deep into the complexities of choosing to remain in a toxic relationship where one finds themselves simultaneously the creator and victim of their own suffering.
According to Louvel, “The lyrics are somewhat rational and analytical with spikes of ‘WTF am I thinking’ woven in.”
“But I’ll say yes to everything / ‘Cause I’ve got nothing better to do / And I make the same mistake I made before / Keeping one hand frozen on the door / I may be a fool but I’d rather be a jester / ‘Cause man, no one bums me out better than you.”
With early exposure to fashion, music, and culture in New York City and Paris, Louvel’s experiences have uniquely shaped her music. Losing her brother prompted her to create deeply emotional and vulnerable songs, displaying her raw talent and purpose in her work. With a voice that evokes Joni Mitchell crossed with Ethel Cain, Louvel’s sound is both authentic and captivating.
Infusing elements of alt-country and folk-pop, “Better Than You” opens with a delicate, melancholic guitar, setting the stage for Louvel’s evocative vocals to powerfully convey the emotions embedded within the lyrics.
Visceral and heart-wrenching, the song exudes a sense of desolation and isolation, as Louvel navigates the weight and significance of the relationship. However, in the chorus, she asserts her own value, juxtaposing the desolate mood with a declaration of self-worth.
Vulnerable and compelling, Diane Louvel showcases her hauntingly beautiful vocals and exceptional songwriting in “Better Than You.”