Captivating UK singer-songwriter Ben Murphy captures the feeling of small town claustrophobia on new single ‘Seven Lives’
On his third single ‘Seven Lives’, rising and hotly-tipped UK artist Ben Murphy continues to showcase a nuanced and thoughtful sound that encapsulates his engrossing appeal and the poignant, heartfelt nature of his songwriting. There is a very human and raw approach to the artist’s writing that strikes a chord with listeners thanks to his vulnerability and earnest honest, and it consistently makes for compelling listening.
The new single details the claustrophobia that people living in small towns can often feel, and the way that big dreams and ambitions can often be stifled by such environments. This is conveyed through the lens of an old group of friends who are growing older and stuck in a repetitive and predictable loop, wrought with loneliness and unfulfilled dreams despite being surrounded by people that they love and cherish. It is a cycle that so many people live every day, and the artist’s cathartic and captivating sound does an incredible job of bringing it to life in sobering fashion. The powerful delivery of “this doesn’t get me high anymore” is one that will strike a chord with listeners and leave a lasting impression, an enduring anthem for anyone feeling discontent and stuck in a rut that they can’t seem to break out of.
