Self describing her songs as a fusion between grunge and folk, she brings dreamy melodies and slightly confessional lyrics that, along with her discreet charm, are bound to get any music lover hooked.
As a young adult, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Miya Folick was drawn to music as a creative outlet because of its ability to combine emotional and intellectual content. Bringing contemplative lyrics to intense indie rock, her debut EP, Strange Darling, was released in 2015.
A native of Santa Ana, California, Folick attended New York University after graduating high school, but eventually started skipping classes, opting to spend her time exploring the city by herself. After dropping out and moving back home, she spent the remainder of the semester learning to play the guitar. Her first EP, the self-produced Strange Darling, was recorded by Mark Rains (Alice Bag, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) at his Station House Studio in Echo Park. It saw release in 2015. Folick's second EP, Give It to Me, followed on Terrible Records in 2017 and included a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." Inspired by reading an article about abusive power structures, the defiant "Deadbody" arrived in March 2018, with the synth poppier "Stock Image" following that June in advance of her debut LP. In the meantime, she toured in support of Kate Nash.
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Stock Image
Miya Folick Lyrics
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Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door and I ring it out
Don't you get too far from yourself
You're so hard on yourself
Oh, you'll get through
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Shave my head in your bathroom
Sweep my hair under your bed
Look in the mirror till I forget
Everything I know, everything I did
Was just a way to make the time feel faster
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
The lyrics to Miya Folick's "Stock Image" convey themes of self-doubt, personal struggles, and finding one's place in the world. The opening lines suggest an act of self-care, bathing oneself in the afternoon and not getting out until the water is cold and turning blue. The act of allowing oneself to feel this way is seen as a possible solution to killing off doubts that may plague the mind. This could be interpreted as a transformative and cleansing action, one that allows the singer to let go of their worries and start anew.
The second verse is a reflection on the persona's appearance, a self-examination of their physical attributes. They describe themselves as empty outside of their outline, suggesting that they may not feel fulfilled despite appearing put-together to others. This is contrasted by their wish to "scratch at the door of the divine" for something greater, potentially something spiritual or enlightening. The image of hiding in the "bones of a stock image" is a metaphor for seeking safety and isolation in a predetermined identity, rather than finding one's true self.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of isolation and self-doubt, but also a yearning to break free and find one's purpose. The song's repetition of "colour in" suggests a desire to find purpose or meaning beyond simply existing or going through the motions, while the chorus emphasizes the message that the singer will get through their struggles and that it's only hard when they believe it is.
Line by Line Meaning
Bathe myself in the afternoon
I take long baths in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I stay in the bath until the water is cold and I am shivering
I see it, I'm killing doubts
I am overcoming my doubts and fears
So I just open up the door and I ring it out
I release any negativity or doubt from my mind
Don't you get too far from yourself
Don't lose touch with yourself
You're so hard on yourself
You criticize and judge yourself too harshly
Oh, you'll get through
You will overcome your difficulties
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Things are only difficult when you believe them to be
Colour in, colour in
Create something and bring it to life
Feeling empty outside of your outline
Feeling lost or incomplete without a specific purpose or identity
You scratch at the door of the divine
You seek something beyond yourself
Within, colour in
Find fulfillment and creativity from within yourself
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You struggle to accept positivity or happiness
You hide in the bones of a stock image
You feel trapped by societal expectations and norms
Shave my head in your bathroom
I shaved my head in someone else's bathroom
Sweep my hair under your bed
I left my hair on the floor and under the bed
Look in the mirror till I forget
I stare at myself in the mirror until I lose myself in thought
Everything I know, everything I did
All my experiences and knowledge
Was just a way to make the time feel faster
I did things to pass time and distract myself
Writer(s): JUSTIN ROTHMAN, MIYA FOLICK, LUKE NICCOLI, YVES ROTHMAN, JUSTIN RAISEN
Contributed by Andrew Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Candice.
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door and I ring it out
Don't you get too far from yourself
You're so hard on yourself
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Shave my head in your bathroom
Sweep my hair under your bed
Look in the mirror till I forget
Everything I know, everything I did
Was just a way to make the time feel faster
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Haroon Sami
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door and I ring it out
Don't you get too far from yourself
You're so hard on yourself
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Shave my head in your bathroom
Sweep my hair under your bed
Look in the mirror till I forget
Everything I know, everything I did
Was just a way to make the time feel faster
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Dynamo Pirate
I hope she makes more music like this. This is beautiful.
Tiago Bald
Estava ouvindo o disco novo, mas me obriguei a voltar pra essa música. Imbatível!
jonwes
So freaking good. I loved this song when it showed up randomly on my Spotify. But I never got to the full album. I just did today and I'm SO mad I slept on it. So freaking good from start to end.
Candice.
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door and I ring it out
Don't you get too far from yourself
You're so hard on yourself
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Shave my head in your bathroom
Sweep my hair under your bed
Look in the mirror till I forget
Everything I know, everything I did
Was just a way to make the time feel faster
Oh, you'll get through
Only hard when you say it's too hard
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Bathe myself in the afternoon
Won't get out until the water's cold and I am blue
I see it, I'm killing doubts
So I just open up the door
Colour in, colour in
Feeling empty outside of your outline
You scratch at the door of the divine
Within, colour in
You can't stand the greatness of sunshine
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Of a stock image
You hide in the bones of a stock image
Daniel in the Maiden
@Candice. Thank you.
Adam Gottschalk
everything i hear of hers hits so hard--so thankful
allen wright
Saw Miya in Orlando at The Social, opening for Pale Waves this past week. Fantastic artist! Hope you go far, Miya, because you deserve it for sure!
Ethan Straffin
Amazing. For me, she's the most terrific "This EXISTS???" songwriting talent since Vienna Teng. Go see her live as many times as humanly possible.
Felix Amadeo
Her songs make me feel like floating in peace, looking forward for the debut album 💜
Titania
Love your voice!