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Soft Purge

by Vanessa Butera

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Change is a funny feeling. While change is constantly happening every moment of every day, we may not notice all the changes that are occurring. Sometimes, change assumes the role of background music in our busy lives. Then, an event occurs that just rocks your world and forces you to reflect on the way you've been living your life. In moments like this, change crescendos from passive background music to a full-on anthem, leading you into the next phase of your journey.

Soft Purge was born out of a time of being on the cusp. Due to the messy nature of cusps, I was making a lot of mistakes and saying things that hurt those around me. A major shift was approaching, so I decided to lean into it. I knew that the changes were going to better me as a human being and teach me all the things I need to know. I wrote this song with Darren Flower, and he was kind enough to lay his wicked guitar skills on the track, elevating this song to a new height. Justin Bennet also worked his expertise in the mixing and mastering. The photo was taken in my home, in my most natural state, by my great friend Oscar Junior Magno and was edited by Melody Chance.

lyrics

Left my nicest dresses behind me
I won't need them in this phase
I'm outgrowing myself and I need
New space to take up

The security blankets behind me
I never used it anyway
It doesn't matter how ugly it looks
As long as I show up

[Pre chours]

The icicle tears of last year will thaw in the unresolved flames
Until the smoke clears

[Chorus]

There are many ways to wear the skin
And to skin the pain to the bone
Release the shame of all I'm carrying
And to give the past a home

[Verse 2]

So I pack my bags in hopes for something more
My mothers protesting at the door
I've been feeling too small for too long
Its time to get gone

Mistakes and pain are leading the way
Nonetheless I must go there
Its a soft purge where the bridges burn
And I need to breathe the new air

[Pre chorus]

The path that I'm on may not always be
The highest of roads
At least its mine to know

[Verse 3]

I never knew how much I've been carrying
Or for how long
Until I put it all down
Once and for all

Too many times my healing has been compromised
Now I must face the darkest side of the mind

credits

released June 17, 2022
Darren Flower (creative supervisor), Justin Bennett (Sound Engineer)

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Vanessa Butera Toronto, Ontario

Whatever, at least my Nonna likes my music.

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