Andie Case has recently released “What Am I Looking For?” a powerful exploration of personal struggles and the journey towards self-acceptance. In this emotional track, Andie takes her experiences as inspiration to offer listeners a raw and honest glimpse into her challenges.
This artist, originally from Seattle, has faced difficulties and still endured. Even though she lived experiences like being expelled from school and homelessness, her determination to triumph in the world of music was always her driving force. Her circumstances led her to drug addiction, but thanks to the support of her bandmates and her resilience, she overcame adversity, and she is now stronger.
After going through such a difficult time, Andie has created “What Am I Looking For?” a song that transforms her darkest moments into a source of hope. With unflinching vulnerability, she explores isolation, self-loathing, and the desperate search for meaning in life.
In this special conversation with Andie, we discussed the emotions that inspired the song, her creative process, and how she interacted with music during her recovery. Through her insights, Andie Case offers a glimpse into the power of music to heal, inspire, and connect with others.
Can you share with us what motivated you to create such an emotional song?
I think my heart HAD to create this song. Everything that I sing about in the song, I was feeling so deep in my soul, and I felt like I couldn’t move forward unless I let all of these thoughts and feelings out.
How was the experience of writing and presenting a song about such a difficult experience to the world?
It was challenging bringing this subject to my friends, but I felt so safe sharing what I felt with them. It turned out very cathartic and emotional, but it was 1000% needed. Just being able to talk about everything I had been struggling with felt like a weight had been lifted off my chest.
A beautiful music video and song were released. Can you explain the concept behind the video?
I guess when it comes to videos, I like to lean into symbolism through aesthetics. I was so inspired, but the story and look of Ophelia and all the heartbreak that came with her story felt like the right mood for the song. The ending boat scene in one of my all-time favorite movies, “The Truman Show,” captured what I felt getting out of my situation. The whole idea feels like a crazy storm. I related to it and wanted to try my best to convey that feeling in the video.
You have created many songs throughout your career, but how does this song differ from your previous work?
This song differs from the rest mainly because of the subject. Most of my releases have been love songs or fun songs about sex. I haven’t talked about what I struggle with, but it feels really good to let it out.
Now, shifting to a more personal question, what has been your relationship with music during your recovery journey?
There was a moment when I began my recovery when I didn’t want to hear any music. I felt burned out. I started to lean into other ways to be creative and started painting and binging movies, but music is like that ex that you can’t let go. Nothing fills me like music, but I needed that break to miss it. Now the love is stronger than ever.
Do you think you now know the answer to the question, “What Am I Looking For?”
I think I was looking for acceptance of myself. The lyric “to feel like myself in my skin” sums it up for me right now. Instead of trying to escape from myself, I have to be at peace with myself and like myself. Right now, I like myself.
“What Am I Looking For?” is impactful; I was immersed in it when I hit play. What do you want people to take away from listening to it?
I hope it makes them feel something. And if they do, I hope they know they don’t have to go through it alone. They’re not crazy for feeling the way they do. I hope they feel inspired to talk about their experiences. Most of all, I want them to feel less alone.
You have endured a severe storm. What new horizons do you see ahead for Andie Case now?
Right now, I feel great, and I feel like the sky is the limit, but I also feel comfortable knowing that whatever comes next, I can handle it and welcome whatever lessons that follow. I’m stoked to see where this takes me creatively.
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