ALEIA'S Raw Emotions in 'Pretty When I Cry'

ALEIA is a remarkable emerging artist from Perth who is making her own way in the alt folk pop scene. Her music captivates with its down to earth charm and honesty, making listeners feel as if they’re reading through the pages of her personal diary. With each track, ALEIA explores the delicate and often messy emotions surrounding modern relationships, finding beauty in vulnerability and offering a space for listeners to connect with their own struggles.

After the success of her debut single, 'Had Your Fun' ALEIA returns with a deeply personal follow up single, 'Pretty When I Cry'. In this track, she once again opens her heart, diving into the emotional turmoil that comes with realising that someone you trust may not have your best interests at heart.

'Pretty When I Cry' exposes the raw and painful emotions that arise when love turns toxic. The song’s lyrics are a heartbreaking reflection of a relationship where manipulation and emotional abuse run rampant. Through ALEIA’s verses, we see her confronting a partner who takes pleasure in her pain, thriving off the vulnerability that comes with her tears. 

"You think I’m pretty when I cry, That’s why you make me cry all the time"

The balance between the sharp emotional pain of the verses and the raw energy of the chorus creates a dynamic contrast that captures the duality of love, how it can hurt and heal at the same time.

Despite the heaviness of the song’s subject matter, ALEIA’s songwriting never shies away from highlighting the complexity of emotions in such a fraught relationship. The song’s portrayal of manipulation and control presents a commentary on the darker side of love. However, there’s also an undercurrent of strength in ALEIA’s delivery, as if she’s gaining the clarity needed to break free from the cycle of emotional turmoil.

What truly sets ALEIA apart is her ability to craft songs that are deeply reflective yet universally resonant. By sharing her own painful experiences, she creates space for listeners to process their own emotions and find comfort in knowing they are not alone in their struggles.

Her blend of personal vulnerability and universal appeal is what makes her music stand out in a crowded space, and 'Pretty When I Cry' is a perfect example of her ability to translate raw emotion into art that speaks to the soul.