Samina - "Prom"

Expectations simply do not live up to reality on many occasions throughout life, and learning how to process this hard truth is an important aspect of getting older. On her debut single, “Prom,” New York City indie-pop artist Samina grapples with this important coming of age lesson, confronting it head-on from a learned perspective. The song, which was written in 2019, sees the songwriter warmly reminiscing on the summer after she graduated high school, but in a manner that also seeks closure, growth, and healing. Through her earnest and soft voice, Samina peers into her past with honest and matter of fact lyrics that attempt to process a period of significant personal growth. The instrumentation parallels this type of deep thought, with airy acoustic guitars and dense synthesizers that add a hazy aura of reflection. 

Via e-mail, Samina described the process of writing “Prom” and how it was necessary for her to look back before moving forward:

“That final summer was very formative for me because I grew so much during that time. I had never put those feelings into words (except in my journal) and it was a very healing process to look back, reflect, and write about it once I had reached a different place in my life.”

Stream “Prom” on your platform of choice. Keep up with Samina by following her on Instagram and Twitter. Stay tuned, as she has plans to release an EP later this year.