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“It’s reminiscent of a very dark place I once used to gravitate towards and I think a lot of people can relate to that,” she explains, “You just submerge yourself in all sorts of vices so you don’t have to see or feel your own pain until it eventually becomes a coping mechanism in itself. When I wrote the song I realised that it had turned into an anthem for anyone who needs to hear that they’re great; that they’re loved and never truly alone, as cheesy as it sounds.”

Thala moves away from the “sweet indie rock” of her earlier work to something that’s much more perceptive and understanding. As ‘twotwentytwo’ revisited painful chapters of her life, ‘don’t want u to die’ begins a more mature dialogue, the perfect introduction to her imminent new album set for release later this year with its engaging worldview and a procession of beautifully written songs.

government commissioner for culture and media.