Pamela Hopkins – “Burn It Down”

Little Rock-based artist Pamela Hopkins unveils an impassioned sound on “Burn It Down,” a single that reflects a personal journey after being cheated on. The lyrics artfully convey anger and betrayal, though also a desire to push forward and walk away; the rock-forward production invigorates with its calls to prioritize self-worth over lingering needs for revenge.

Suave guitar twangs complement the opening lyrical admission: “You say you love him better, and I should just walk away,” Hopkins sings, depicting a (former) friend that steals a significant other. “That fire fuels my rage,” the rousing vocals continue, referencing embers and flames in further embodying relatable feelings of anger and vitriol, as a friend goes from loyal to taking a partner away. “Have fun sifting through the cinders of the bed you made,” the fierce vocals let out prior to a charismatic guitar solo. “After I burn it down.” The track is an emotive, intensifying success from Pamela Hopkins.

We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.

Mike Mineo

I'm the founder/editor of Obscure Sound, which was formed in 2006. Previously, I wrote for PopMatters and Stylus Magazine.

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