Emily Monsen doesn’t fear to go against the grain and carve out her own sound. how we used to be reflects much emotion through its guitar melodies. The vocals sound heartfelt and move forward smoothly.
The song follows Monsen, now 24, as she reflects on a relationship that ended suddenly and jarringly when she was 18. By capturing both the pain of the moment and the wisdom gained by time and reflection, how we used to be emphasizes Monsen’s decision to remember the relationship as it was at its best, rather than dwelling on goodbyes and closures that were never achieved.
Monsen continues to capture listeners’ attention and make them feel as if they’re part of her world. Check out how we used to be below!