Laura Lucas – Did the Mountain Change You?

In her latest single, “Did the Mountain Change You?”, Laura Lucas crafts a poignant exploration of longing and transformation. The track opens with the introspective line, “What time is it where you are right now? We don’t speak so I ask myself,” immediately immersing listeners in a narrative of distance and introspection. Lucas’s delicate vocals, layered over gentle acoustic guitar and subtle percussion, evoke a sense of serene melancholy reminiscent of artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Lana Del Rey. The chorus swells with emotion as she questions, “Did the mountain change you? Did it go and make you, make you come alive?” This lyrical imagery, coupled with the song’s ethereal instrumentation, paints a vivid picture of personal growth and the bittersweet nature of change. I find Lucas’s ability to convey complex emotions through minimalist arrangements both compelling and evocative. “Did the Mountain Change You?” stands as a testament to her evolving artistry and her knack for storytelling that resonates deeply with the human experience.