One of the beautiful things about music is an artist’s transparency about their experiences. As UMI prepares to release her upcoming EP, the 21-year-old singer shares a candid track called “Open Up.”
UMI puts her feelings on the table as she tries to come to terms with ending a relationship. “No more goodbye / I’m scared to make you cry / Can’t look you in the eye / I prayed for peace of mind,” she sings on the highly personal tune.
UMI explained the meaning behind the song in a press statement. “‘Open Up’ is a look into my heart space, painted with orange and red hues,” she said. “I wrote it about that feeling before a breakup when you’re torn between the guilt of hurting someone else and doing what’s best for you. Capturing my inner dialogue, this song is a moment of introspection.”
“Open Up” will appear on UMI’s upcoming Introspection EP, which is out June 21 via Keep Cool/RCA Records. Earlier this month, she shared the title track. She also released “Mother” and “Picture Perfect” earlier this year.
Introspection will follow UMI’s 2018 debut EP, Love Language.
Listen to “Open Up” by UMI and watch the accompanying visualizer below.
