The Beauty of Debbii Dawson’s Discography
Debbii Dawson is a breakout artist from L.A. who auditioned for America’s Got Talent Audition in 2021. Her music is a mix of multiple genres such as pop and folk, and her heritage also plays an aspect in her music. In her AGT audition, Dawson explains that her grandfather from India taught himself how to play the organ by drawing a charcoal keyboard on the concrete. Later, he taught her dad to play, and the legacy continued.
The fact that Dawson’s grandfather learned to play without a musical instrument made me reflect on how the power of imagination affects the creative process of many musical artists. He might not have had an instrument, but by using his imagination, he created a legacy for his family and something beautiful came from that. When asked by AGT Judge Simon Cowell what her dream is, Dawson said it’s for her music not to be a dream anymore and each time I listen to her music, it’s a testament to her success.
Turn The TV On:
(Chorus)
I turn the TV on
‘Till the feeling’s gone
And for a while forget that I’m alone
Spending all my days staring into space
And slowly watch the world just melt away
RCA Records, Debbii saying quoted “The true meaning of this song lies in what is unsaid … “Wishing that I could turn the world off but instead find an escape in turning my TV on, never leaving home, and the numbing mundaneness of an uneventful life.” As a young adult, I’ve felt that I’m a part of the digital divide, and the song ‘Turn The TV On’ encapsulates my emotions perfectly. I think Dawson is a breakout artist because she can help us get in touch with our emotions in an increasingly digitized world.
Eulogy for Nobody:
[Verse 1]
I live my life in these four walls
Head full of dreams but I'm afraid to tell them all …
[Verse 4]
… I'm not the one to wear my heart out on my sleeve
But here I am, will you take all of me?
Thought love was for the perfect, that I don’t deserve it
I was wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong
‘Eulogy for Nobody’ captivated me at first listen. The first time I heard it was while driving around town after work. The moment the instrumentals played, I just let go. Songs sometimes don’t move me the first time, but this song effortlessly created an atmosphere of safety and introspection. Dawson’s voice sings with a natural tone, expressing. For me, the song is about keeping one foot in the place behind me because I’m too scared to fully commit. It’s a reminder that at the end of the day, we all deserve to be loved and the people who don’t appreciate us for being our authentic selves aren’t for us.
Ghosting Myself:
[Verse 2]
I disappear, I leave the room, I burn out slowly
Hide from the world, hide from my thoughts, hiding gets lonely
I let my memoriеs slip in, fading
I'm getting tired of dissociating
[Pre-Chorus]
I, I
Ooh, and sometimes it hurts to be strong
‘Ghosting Myself’ might be my favorite song of Debbii’s because it’s being completely honest.
Too Strange For the Circus:
[Verse 1]
… Nothing to say
Unsafe in the safest place
These things shouldn't feel like such a danger
This song also captures the same feeling of trying to fit in. While listening to it, I felt encouraged to embrace my imperfections because I have a unique beauty. If others don’t like me, then they aren’t for me.
Even If It Kills Me:
[Verse 1]
So long I kept my distance
So many things that I'm missin', ohh
'Cause I know all too well how it hurts
Chained down by my own memories
They keep my glass half empty, ohh
I do it all so I don't get burned (Ohh)
But deep inside I hope somebody proves me wrong…
The song ‘Even If It Kills Me’ encourages me to continue each day with a growth mindset and self-compassion. It means we’re not alone and it’s an encouragement to show up fully in the world even if it’s uncomfortable.
Happy World:
[Chorus]
I tell myself that it's a happy world
Found my own little place I can hide
Kinda dark, but at least it's all mine
(Tell myself that it's a happy world)
House on fire, but I'm closing the blinds
Tell myself, tell myself that I'm fine
‘Happy World’ is beautiful not only because of her voice but because it reminds me that I’m not alone. In the way Debbii spreads beauty and happiness through her music, we can in our own worlds.
Downer:
[Pre-Chorus]
When things get a bit too heavy
Then I tell myself
[Chorus]
Don’t be such a downer, Debbii
The world can also be so pretty
I know it can drive you crazy
Try to baby
Save your troubles for another day
Stop and smell the flowers baby
Don’t be such a downer, Debbii
Give yourself somе time and you’ll see everything
It’ll be alright
Lastly, the song ‘Downer ’ encourages optimism in day-to-day life. I think in a modern world, caring for others is the most powerful thing we can do and it starts with understanding ourselves. ‘Downer’ is a reminder that when things get heavy, there is still hope.