Natalie Clark begins her song “Nothing Left To Lose” singing about having found an old notebook filled with ideas, plans, dreams, aspirations as well as memories of never having until now really followed through with those impulses. But the rest of the song builds on finally having set aside the personal blocks and hesitations in holding herself back from doing what feels important and not setting up artificial barriers like thinking you’re going to lose some part of your life or yourself or the “right” way to do things or the proper things to say. It’s a common issue most people have when you’re conditioned and encouraged to do what other people think you should do or what ascribed roles you should pursue according to culture and what is immediately and obviously available for you as a life path. Clark breaks free of these preconditions in the song and makes it seem like such an easy and natural path for anyone and one that feels better than simply going with the flow of a way of being and living that doesn’t suit you. Clark’s expressive phrases and breathy vocals are centered in the song but a spare bit of guitar work and strings lend the whole song an uplifting orchestral quality that makes its message hit as immediately accessible. Listen to “Nothing Left to Lose” on Spotify and follow Natalie Clark at the links below.
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