Dancing Through the “Situationship” Blues: Bri Scully’s Anthem for Almost-Love
In the age of hookup culture, it’s always the same story. First, you’re “chilling,” then it’s like “we’re just vibing,” and suddenly before you know it, you’re stuck in that weird no-man’s-land between a fling and a relationship—the classic “situationship.” Bri Scully’s new song, “Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl,” could be its unofficial anthem for that mess. She wrote it after a round of late-night texts and endless mixed signals, full of those “so... what are we?” questions. With its punchy ‘80s synth vibes, Bri’s pop vocals and upbeat production, it almost tricks you into feeling okay about settling for “almost-love” when you actually want something more, something real.
The line “Feed me lies like candy” captures that feeling when you’re trying to act cool, but inside, you’re basically falling apart. Bri’s not just singing about it; she’s showing how ridiculous this whole situation is, like turning yourself into this “cool girl” with no attachments while you’re secretly are crushed. Brandon Lew produced the track, and Joey Messina-Doering (who’s worked with HAIM and Carly Rae Jepsen) did the mix. The sad lyrics are there, but the beat is real catchy that it’s almost like the song’s making fun of itself for trying to dance away the pain and disappointment.
Bri Scully is this LA pop artist who’s influenced by artists like HAIM, Sami, Holly Humberstone, and Ber, and, she nails that whole vibe of surface-level intimacy. Yes she gets it; she’s been there, pretended to be cool with “no strings attached” when, let’s be real, who actually is? But there’s something rebellious about how she delivers this message, like she’s objectifying herself before someone else can. She’s serving up vulnerability with a glossy finish. It’s ironic, catchy, you wanna dance to it…all while texting back someone who probably won’t even reply.
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