Lenn, a rising talent from Hertfordshire now based in Bristol, is making waves with her unique sound.
Working from her at-home studio, she crafts modern, heartfelt music, and her latest track, older sister, is no exception.
The song is all about searching for solidarity in another person who can be your guide and hold your hand when you are struggling and need support.
One of the lyrics, “Would life be soft in a hand me down with her around?” beautifully evokes the emotion of being cared for by an older sibling who wants to see you bloom.
Growing up, Lenn’s exposure to music was limited to Christian genres until her teenage years.
She later drew inspiration from contemporary artists like FKA Twigs, SZA, Ben Howard, and James Blake.
When listening to Lenn’s music these influences are prominent in her style of singing and also the way the track is curated.
Lenn feels that older sister shares the experience and sentiment that life can be directionless at times and hopeless.
People and forces work around her to become balanced so that they can find their sense of stability and this becomes the guide that she searches for.
This sentiment mirrors her own experiences, as Lenn—a big sister to three younger siblings—has often played the guiding role she longed for herself. But who has been there for her?
She shares her love, adoration and protection for her sisters in this track and builds a landscape that shares the complexity of navigating this world as an adult.
Older sister experiments with a range of synths, beats and percussive tones to create an intensely emotional track. Listeners will also be moved by her airy, light, and emotive vocals.
Listen to older sister on all major streaming platforms now.
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Lenn older sister Lyrics
VERSE1
Wait at the school gate
So we’re all there when we walk in
Coach from the corner
I do your hair in the morning
All through the summer
We would dance in the hallway
Come with your problems
And I’ll be there to resolve them
PRE
It’s not so easy to get by all your life with no guide
Oh you bring a meaning to the times I’ve tried
CHORUS
Wish I had an older sister
Growing up I kinda missed her
(Last chorus: glad you were there when I missed her)
VERSE2
Tell me how I should go about it
Come over unannounced
Would life be soft in a hand me down with her around
MID8
Growing up I always knew I go first
Watch me get heartbroken
So you know when to let go baby you’re enough
I go first
Young enough that I know where your head goes
When you hope harder than anybody
Harder than anybody else
Don’t have to get there by yourself
