Bryce Drew has been a favorite of Road Trip Playlists since we were introduced to the Trinidadian-American singer-songwriter with her single ‘Love Life.’ Drew quickly stood out with her vulnerable and impressive songwriting in songs like ’21’, ‘Lucky Number,’ and the previously mentioned ‘Love Life.’ Drew’s lyrics often are relatable and draw from personal experience, whether it is about finding belonging through a lucky number or a self-care anthem encouraging one to love themselves.
Now, Drew is back with another deeply relatable single with her newest release ‘Still Recovering.’ The song takes you from the point of heartache and seeking ways to recover. Drew sings of seeking healing through a breathwork class in the park, trying a joint with her brother, or even trying to run to a place she could hear herself. That feeling of seeking ways to recover from pain is beautifully illustrated in Drew’s lyrics and the moments where one is left asking, “Why do I feel at all?”
‘Still Recovering’ is an excellent follow-up to ‘Love Life,’ which Drew released in 2020. Drew noted the connection between the two songs and emotions, saying,
“It’s about the boundaries of compassion and the emotional tradeoff of being a sensitive soul. For me, it’s a reminder that it’s OK to set boundaries for yourself, and that the message of self-care I expressed in ‘Love Life’ has its harder moments too, especially over the last two years when the whole world has been overwhelmed.”
Bryce again teamed up with frequent collaborator and hitmaking producer Greg Wells on the single. The two have worked together for years and most notably teamed up on the Start to Finish series that shows Wells and Drew produce a song, mix it, and take it to be mastered with Drew’s song ‘Lucky Number.’
‘Still Recovering’ shines not only with its songwriting but also with Drew’s vocals. After listening, don’t be surprised if you catch yourself singing the chorus, “I’m still recovering, Why do I feel it all? I’m still recovering, I didn’t even fall,” throughout the day. The single navigates the feelings that result from being hurt by someone or something incredibly well and the journey to heal from that and the work and time that it takes to do so. The track will become a new go-to when I feel hurt by someone until I’m ready to try to move on and follow it up with ‘Love Life.’
Listen to Bryce Drew’s ‘Still Recovering’ and full catalog below.