Indigo De Souza is an American singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Caro… Read Full Bio ↴Indigo De Souza is an American singer-songwriter from Asheville, North Carolina. Her most recent album, All of This Will End, was released in April 2023. She has been noted for creating "intimate, anxious indie rock songs [that] wrangle with disappointment and relationship challenges," with personal and confessional lyrics.

De Souza grew up in the conservative small town of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where she and her artist mother, Kimberly Oberhammer, faced difficulty fitting in. De Souza's father is a Brazilian guitarist who was absent during much of her childhood. Her family moved to Asheville during her teen years.

With encouragement from her mother, De Souza started making music at age 9 and began self-producing her own recordings in 2016. Her first release was an EP titled Boys which was recorded in a friend's garage, followed by another EP titled Don't Cry Just Do in 2017. She self-released her first full-length album, I Love My Mom, in June 2018. Saddle Creek Records discovered the album and gave it a proper release in 2021. The album gained notice from journalists for De Souza's lyrics on taboo topics.

De Souza co-produced her second album, Any Shape You Take, with Brad Cook, who has also produced for Bon Iver and Waxahatchee. The album was released in August 2021 and was noted for De Souza's emotional singing and mastery of several different musical styles. De Souza toured with a full band featuring Dexter Webb (guitar), Zack Kardon (bass), and Avery Sullivan (drums). She also formed a neo-soul side project called Icky Bricketts with Ethan Baechtold.

In February 2023, De Souza announced via social media that her next album All of This Will End would release in April of that year. The announcement was paired with the release of a single called "Younger & Dumber" that same day.

Way Out
Indigo De Souza Lyrics

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I'm looking for a way out, a way out, a way out
There're too many ghosts in here
I see you in colors, in reds and in oranges
But you can't color me in fear

Because there's nothing in the dark
You only see it in your head
Oh, there's nothing in the dark

There are no monsters underneath your bed
And I'll never be the only thing you love
I'll never be the only thing you love

I'm looking for a way out, a way out, a way out
I don't wanna feel like this
I see you in colors and I want to be better but
I don't get no light in here and

If you wanna change, if you wanna change
I'll be here to love you, I'll be here to hold you through the pain
If you wanna change, if you wanna change
I'll be here to love you, no matter what shape you might take
I'll love you anyway
I'll love you anyway

I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a light

I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I wanna be a, I wanna be a, I wanna be a, I wanna be

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Indigo De Souza's "Way Out" express a yearning for escape. The repeated phrase "a way out" conveys the desperation of someone who feels trapped in a situation that is overwhelming them with ghosts, or memories, that are haunting them. However, the singer is still able to see the person they love in vibrant colors, suggesting that they are still holding onto hope despite the darkness they are experiencing.

The chorus of the song offers a reassuring message to the listener. The dark fears that seem so real are only illusions that exist in our minds. The line "there are no monsters underneath your bed" is a metaphor for the idea that the things we fear are often imagined and not grounded in reality. The second half of the chorus speaks to the singer's fear of not being enough for their loved one. They acknowledge that they will never be the only thing their partner loves, but they still want to be a necessary source of love and light in their life.

The second half of the song shifts focus to the singer's desire to be a light in their partner's life. They acknowledge that they are also struggling with the darkness, but they want to find a way to be a source of comfort for the one they love. The repetition of "I wanna be a light" underscores the singer's earnest desire to make a positive impact on their loved one's life, even if they themselves are still searching for a way out of their struggles.

Overall, "Way Out" is a song about the weight of internal struggles, the hope that still lingers despite these struggles, and the desire to connect with others even in times of darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking for a way out, a way out, a way out
I am seeking a path to escape my current situation.

There're too many ghosts in here
My mind is haunted by memories and regrets.

I see you in colors, in reds and in oranges
I experience joy and love when I am with you.

But you can't color me in fear
Despite my fears, I will not allow them to change me.

Because there's nothing in the dark
My fears are imagined and not real.

You only see it in your head
My fears are my own creation.

Oh, there's nothing in the dark
The darkness holds no true danger or threat.

There are no monsters underneath your bed
The things we fear do not truly exist in reality.

And I'll never be the only thing you love
I understand that you have other sources of love in your life and that's okay.

I don't wanna feel like this
I do not want to continue feeling trapped and unhappy.

I see you in colors and I want to be better but
You inspire me to strive for personal growth and positive change.

I don't get no light in here
The situation I am in does not bring me happiness or hope.

If you wanna change, if you wanna change
If you desire to make a change in yourself, I will support you.

I'll be here to love you, I'll be here to hold you through the pain
I will remain by your side during difficult times and offer you emotional support.

I'll be here to love you, no matter what shape you might take
I will love you unconditionally, regardless of how you may change over time.

I'll love you anyway
My love for you is unwavering and does not depend on external factors.

I wanna be a, I wanna be a light
I aspire to be a source of positivity and hope in the world.

I wanna be a, I wanna be a, I wanna be a, I wanna be
This desire for positivity and hope is a key part of my identity and what I want to contribute to the world.

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Written by: Indigo De Souza

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