The reflective, emotional ballad serves as the third preview of the Texas singer-songwriter's new album, 'Daydreamer', which is due out on September 29.
Dedicated to her late best friend, Lena, it incorporates a sweeping strings arrangement and comes with a video created by Burch and Lena's sister. Burch explained:
"I wrote this song for my best friend Lena who passed away when we were 19. She was truly the most special person I've ever known. It's hard to describe her. She was the most fearless, daring person who did anything for a laugh.
"For example, on our senior year scavenger hunt she got a teacher's name tattoo'd on her ass. That isn't the tattoo I'm referring to on this song, though. Before she passed she got a symbol on her breast bone that meant 'no fear.' After she passed I decided to get the same tattoo in the same place so I would always have her close to my heart and remember to not be afraid. I wrote this song for her because Daydreamer is about my relationship to music and she was the first person I played music with. I hope it does her justice."
"For the music video, I collaborated with Lena's sister Mia --who I am deeply close with," added Burch. "We wanted to show footage of Lena and paint a picture of what she was like. We added in public domain footage of nature and visuals that reminded us of her.
"The line in the song 'I wanna tell you it's okay, even though it's crazy, you wouldn't believe it, I think you would hate it' refers to how much she's missed since she's passed. Social media, climate disasters -- as much as I wish she was here today, I think she would have had a really hard time with modern life. She had a severely sensitive soul. I added footage of wildfires, earthquakes, and water pollution to represent what I was saying with this line.
"I hope this song reaches people who have experienced great loss and can be a comfort to them. I share this with love."
It'll be joined on the record by the previously unveiled cuts Unconditional and Physical. Burch will accompany its release with a run of US tour dates in late September and throughout October.
Molly Burch Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri September 29 2023 - AUSTIN Texas - Mohawk (USA)
Sat September 30 2023 - HOUSTON Texas - Upstairs at White Oak Music Hall - Complex (USA)
Sun October 01 2023 - DALLAS Texas - Club Dada (USA)
Tue October 03 2023 - ATLANTA Georgia - Purgatory Stage at Masquerade Music Park - Complex (USA)
Wed October 04 2023 - NASHVILLE Tennessee - Basement (USA)
Fri October 06 2023 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Songbyrd Music House (USA)
Sat October 07 2023 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Johnny Brenda's (USA)
Mon October 09 2023 - NEW YORK New York - Bowery Ballroom (USA)
Wed October 11 2023 - FERNDALE Michigan - Loving Touch (USA)
Fri October 13 2023 - CHICAGO Illinois - Sleeping Village (USA)
Sat October 14 2023 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Turf Club (USA)
Sun October 15 2023 - OMAHA Nebraska - Main Room at Slowdown - Complex (USA)
Tue October 17 2023 - DENVER Colorado - Lost Lake Lounge (USA)
Wed October 18 2023 - SALT LAKE CITY Utah - Kilby Court (USA)
Fri October 20 2023 - SEATTLE Washington - Tractor (USA)
Sat October 21 2023 - PORTLAND Oregon - Mississippi Studios (USA)
Mon October 23 2023 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Cafe Du Nord (USA)
Wed October 25 2023 - LOS ANGELES California - Highland Park Ebell Club (USA)
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