Carlie Hanson is Definitely Good Enough.
Written by: Sarah Evangelista
Photo credit: Jax Dobbins
At just the age of 20, alternative/pop artist Carlie Hanson has toured with popular artists such as Troye Sivan and Yungblud, in many countries, and has found fans in superstars Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato, as well as releasing a debut EP (JUNK), and many singles along the way. After her last release being about drug abuse (‘Stealing All My Friends’), she’s back with a new single, titled “Good Enough”, a super personal track that will get stuck in your head.
With lyrics like; “I don't think I'll ever be good enough, I don't think I'm ever gonna find someone, don't you leave me alone, won't you carry me home”, the tune talks about one of Carlie’s darkest times in her life.
“I wrote ‘Good Enough’ during one of the darkest periods of my life. My relationship was fizzling, I missed being with my family and friends, and at the time I was on a prescription medication that was really negatively affecting me. It was hard for me to find a reason to get up in the morning... I just felt so lonely and hopeless. Never leaving my apartment, smoking from morning to night trying to numb my rising anxiety. I shut the whole world out because I felt so lost, hardly ever understanding my own feelings. Fortunately, I was able to find my way out of this depression and push forward by writing about it and coming to terms with my mental health. I also have to credit my family and friends for always guiding me in the right direction.”
Even though the lyrics to the song aren’t the happiest, the track is super catchy. The melody will definitely stay in your head for a while, along with the beat of the song. Carlie Hanson may write about difficult situations and ideas, but she never fails to write a good tune.