In 2019, Barrett joined the social media platform TikTok. Despite transitioning into music, Barrett has accumulated over 16 million followers on the platform as of July 2021.[3] Moreover, Barrett has garnered over 184 million likes on the platform and has had singles "Pain" and "La Di Die", featuring jxdn, used by over 89 and 75 thousand videos respectively.
Barrett began her music career in July 2020, when she released her piano-based ballad debut single "Pain". Barrett's debut single was released shortly after signing with Warner Records, the label reaching out and eventually signing her after discovering clips of her singing on TikTok.[4] Barrett continued her music career, intended to embody a "punk, dark rock kind of vibe", with the release of her dramatic second single and romantic-revenge anthem "If U Love Me" in October 2020.[5] Barrett shortly followed the release of her second single with a dark interpretation of Santa Baby, released in December 2020. In February 2021, Barrett released the dark anthem "La Di Die", which explores the downfalls of fame with fellow alt-pop artist Jxdn, produced by Travis Barker.[6][7][8] Barrett and collaborator Jxdn, along with Barker, performed the single live for the first time on the April 7, 2021 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performed the song again on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 12, 2021.
On June 25, 2021, Barrett released "Counting Crimes", a song said by Barrett to be "about moving on from something toxic with an empowering bad bitch energy. Admitting that you have made mistakes, but the other person has done worse than you and understanding who really is the bad guy in the situation."[9] Barrett confirmed on the Zach Sang Show in July 2021 that her debut EP is titled Pretty Poison. The EP is seven tracks and was released in Fall 2021.[2]
Singer-songwriter Nessa Barrett's Warner Records debut album, young forever, features edgy, gothic pop grounded in stories about heartache, mental health, and accountability. Writing and singing have always been the saving grace that helped Barrett feel less alone in the world and less alone with her thoughts as she battled demons from her past and mental health struggles, including bipolar personality disorder and an eating disorder.
With young forever, Barrett embraces her internal and external conflicts, takes bleak thoughts, and expresses them bravely. "I like the darkness in things," she says. "I talk about a lot of things my generation is struggling with on this album." From the moody single "tired of california," where Barrett muses on the lack of authenticity in the City of Angels, to the psychological thriller-themed "madhouse," which deliciously weaves synth with Barrett's manic melody, to the acoustic "lovebomb," which finds Barrett singing about her struggles with BPD, young forever, is a dynamic debut rooted in reflection and raw emotions.
Punctuated by her grit-glam marvel, Barrett's music has intrinsically always been about empowering people who feel isolated. "Growing up, I was very ashamed of my struggles, so the second I got a platform, I knew what I had to do with it because I didn't want anyone to feel the way I felt - alone." With young forever, Barrett has crafted something truly special.
sincerely
Nessa Barrett Lyrics
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Pretty far from the cage you left me
Like I said, I'm not afraid
But for a minute I was lost and empty
And I admit that I was scared as Hell
Of the things that I might do to myself
But now I'm happy
Yeah, I'm happy
But seriously, I'm happy that you're, you're finally happy
You just have to, you know, follow your heart
And be with the people who feel right to your soul
You know 'cause all the people who stay stuff just don't matter
You know that, they don't know the real you
They don't know what's really going on
Nessa Barrett’s song “Sincerely” appears to be a confessional account of the artist’s emotional journey. The lyrics allude to the emotional distance she experienced while trapped in a “cage” by someone. Though she was neither afraid nor lost after escaping her situation initially, she admits to being scared of herself for a while, indicating some level of psychological damage. Nevertheless, she claims to be “happy now” and glad to be moving on from her past.
However, the lyrics also suggest that deep down, she still cares about this person’s happiness. She acknowledges their positive change and encourages them to keep following their hearts and surrounding themselves with those who feel “right to [their] soul.” She reminds them that the opinions of outsiders don’t matter and that only they truly know who they are and what’s going on in their lives.
Overall, the song appears to be about growth and overcoming past trauma, while acknowledging that sometimes the people who hurt us still occupy a special place in our hearts. It encourages listeners to focus on their own happiness and well-being, rather than what others think or feel about them.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess I'm still not in the grave
Despite the challenges I've faced, I'm still alive and kicking
Pretty far from the cage you left me
I've moved on from the toxic environment you created for me
Like I said, I'm not afraid
I refuse to be held back by fear and doubt
But for a minute I was lost and empty
There was a time when I felt aimless and alone
And I admit that I was scared as Hell
I'm not ashamed to admit that I struggled with my mental health
Of the things that I might do to myself
I feared the potential harm I could inflict on myself
But now I'm happy
I've experienced growth and am content with where I am
Yeah, I'm happy
I'm genuinely content with the progress I've made
But seriously, I'm happy that you're, you're finally happy
I'm sincerely glad that you've found happiness despite our past differences
You just have to, you know, follow your heart
You should trust your intuition and pursue what feels right for you
And be with the people who feel right to your soul
Surround yourself with individuals who bring out the best in you
You know 'cause all the people who stay stuff just don't matter
The opinions of those who don't have your best interest at heart are irrelevant
They don't know the real you
Others may not fully understand your unique experiences and perspective
They don't know what's really going on
Outsiders may not be aware of your current situation or struggles
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Evan Blair, Janesa Jaida Barrett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lovelybosse1509
" Guess I’m still not in the grave pretty far from the cage you left me " forever my favourite line
@GriffinZambia
https://youtu.be/r_c-RJGpMKg
@anavargas7059
4ever
@marlenrios9889
4ever
@amber4268
Stan dixie
@aliyaze44
@@amber4268 ew no way
@riasafe
u can’t deny that she’s really talented. she never disappointed us w music & mv. no one can even imagine how proud i am of her. love u, Nessa 🤍
@choicethetaurus
https://youtu.be/TNfNlkmY1jc
@spaceboy2475
@@choicethetaurus Saw the link clicked on it and I'm actually impressed 💜
@takedown9425
@@choicethetaurus as much as i dont like self promotion this the only time ill accept it cuz this song goes