At its very core, existence is a play of duality. And life is a shared experience of the side we are born into and how we engage, interact, play, or simply understand the other side. The story that Judy Pearson shares through her recently released single is one of self-actualization. Afterthought is about awakening from a life of unawareness and journeying to the side of awareness. Judy, with that voice like an angel, guides her listeners from darkness to light through the lens of her own realizations. Afterthought feels deeply personal; the lyrics seem to be intimately tied to her own experiences. And that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.
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The song begins with these enthralling lines that hook you on from the first second. “I lost my way and I didn’t quite know it. But it’s thanks to you that I can finally admit it. Cause I can see that with your blinding pride, you caused flame to flicker out and die.” The sound maneuvers around Judy’s words, her voice, the waves of rhythm, flawlessly. Her spiralling emotions create an uncanny closeness with many of us who have either emerged from the dark night of the soul or are still on the path. Afterthought is almost often a gateway to guilt, but in Judy’s version, it has become introspection, contemplation, and self-reflection towards learning to build personal boundaries and evoke self-love.
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Judy loves to weave her sound with the warmth of folk-inspired storytelling. This has led her to collaborate with award-winning singer-songwriter Katey Brooks and producer Geoffry Ahn. From her base in London, Pearson has been quietly stirring hearts and turning heads, amassing nearly half a million streams on YouTube and a quarter million on Spotify. For those who love deeply and feel fiercely, you can follow Judy’s soul-stirring journey on Instagram and YouTube to stay updated on her latest releases.
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