New Music: ‘Captive’ – New Single From Sarah Harmer

Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer ‘s latest single “Captive” is a delightful female-driven pop song that revolves around the idea of love in a way that is far from overbearing. Not once does she mention the word “love” but through lyrical images, instrumental layers, and of course her welcoming vocals, the message most assuredly comes across as such.

“I want to be held captive” speaks to the rare, contrary idea regarding romantic status and views of what would call co-dependency. Continuing with the lyrics “forget the way I acted / it’s just I’m out of practice and too distracted” hints at this attitude – one that is fine enough on its own, but this track in and of itself seems to call to the idea of keeping one’s heart open, despite however many attempts at love gone awry. We’ve all been there, and if you haven’t, be prepared for the roller coaster ride of your life.

“Captive” is a sweet song that speaks simply to love’s desire and the hope of a future – “as long as there’s a view to look to, fence me in and keep me close to you” – speaking to the ideal independent person in all of us who will hopefully succumb to that alien entity captured in rom-coms and harlequin romances called love, or something like it at the very least. And perhaps that “or something like it” is the ideal, not something that sticks to the bottom of one’s shoes like bubble gum. Harmer’s lyrics and musical style, past and present, has remained consistent – dreamy, layered, and complex, challenging listeners to feel something beneath the surface.

One thing’s for sure, she’s at it again, listen to “Captive” now.

Her upcoming album, oh little fire, will be released on digital download on June 22nd. Order now!