Dizzy – 'Roman Candles'

Dizzy return with dazzling new single ‘Roman Candles’ ahead of the release of their highly anticipated second album ‘The Sun and Her Scorch’ (31st July).

‘Roman Candles’ sees Dizzy return to their roots while magnifying their sound. To a backdrop of gorgeous melodies and bitter-sweet melancholy, vocalist Katie talks about feeling lost and unsure about the life choices she is making – “And I’m just stuck in this town I can’t handle, watching you light it up from a north end parking lot while I’m just setting off roman candles.” The track finds its irresistible flavour in flawless pop choruses - the Taylor Swift kind of magnetic that has you hooked on a feeling - and proves in one simple flick of the wrist that the four-piece have done everything right. 

Speaking about the track, Katie says: “‘Roman Candles’ is about how insecure I feel being someone who’s pursued music as a job. I’ve often felt jealous of friends who’ve taken more traditional paths in life. Some have gone to university and have 9 to 5 jobs already and have to buy funny things like lawnmowers and cutlery. I know that sounds silly, but I have a real fear I’ll never own a home or be able to support a family because of the decision I’ve made, so of course, that’s scary. I think I’ve quit the band a dozen times since we started and then wind up taking it back an hour later because I know it’s just fear talking.”

Words by Laura Freyaldenhoven

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