Suki Waterhouse’s new single, ‘OMG’, is a synthy, effortlessly beautiful pop-rock song, and the first track from her forthcoming sophomore album.
This is a track that grows on you with every listen. Reflecting on a toxic past relationship that led the singer to lose her sense of self, the 80s synth of the guitar and dominant drums give the song a distinct feel compared to some of Waterhouse’s more mellow tracks. The imploring tone of the chorus ‘Oh my God / Take me back the way that I was’ expresses her frustration with her inability to return to the person she was before, whilst the brutally honest ‘You cross the line and I repeat / You’ve always had it easy’ illustrates the toxicity of the relationship.
Waterhouse’s bridges are always simultaneously brimming with energy and lyrically devastating, and this is no exception. The sorrowful repetition of ‘My baby’s no good for me’, alongside the pared-down instrumentals, effectively drives home the toxicity and sadness Waterhouse associates with this past relationship, before the drums burst back in and the addictive chorus restarts.
The music video is equally effective, with Waterhouse donning a brunette wig and drawn-on eyebrows, evoking the popular French singer Edith Piaf. Dressed in a vivid red gown, she dances in a greenhouse, singing about her determination to find her old self. The video is visually stunning and full of intensity, ending with the singer smashing a vase of red roses, illustrating the anger she feels for her previous relationship.
Waterhouse’s second album is set to be released later this year, with the title yet to be revealed. The singer teased the tone of the album in an interview with Rolling Stone, saying: “I started coming up with a concept that I think is like a metamorphosis. There’s basically something to do with this disco ball spider, and that’s all I’ll say for now.”
‘OMG’ is another smash hit, encapsulating everything I love about Waterhouse’s music. The evocative lyrics, dreamy yet upbeat style, and incredibly catchy chorus catapult the song to the top of her discography.
Words by Emily Nutbean
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