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'Flashback' (Oct 6) is a vibrant and anthemic pop anthem that is deeply cathartic - unveiling a chapter of ELSKA's life that was once hidden away. ELSKA, known for her catchy pop tunes and vibrant energy, takes a courageous step in sharing her personal experience with sexual assault as a young teen. An uplifting and inspiring song of bravery, 'Flashback' not only offers an empowering perspective on acknowledging our shadows, but also sheds light on the crucial conversation about consent, a topic that needs constant attention. Sonically reminiscent of Holly Humberstone and Kita Alexander, 'Flashback' proves that even the darkest of memories can be transformed into a source of vibrant strength, hope, and connection.
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TW: 'Flashback' contains lyrical themes of sexual assault.
‘FLASHBACK’ – ELSKA [LYRICS]
You were trying to fit in, that LA summer
Blissfully green - you, the world, and your dreams
Those rose-coloured glasses, turned so much darker
A shadow chases me…
How did this happen? A gentle assassin, spinning through memories…
In this flashback, crying on the bathroom floor
In this flashback, the burden of my mind at war
Living in this flashback, crying on the bathroom floor
Living in this flashback, in this flashback
“Baby relax”, frozen by the heat of his breath
Scared to react, wound tight like a rubber band
The itch of the carpet, empty apartment, hands uncovering me
Taste of discomfort, permission redundant
I was only thirteen…
In this flashback, crying on the bathroom floor
Living in this flashback, the burden of my mind at war
How did this happen? A gentle assassin, shadows chasing me
In this flashback, in this flashback
I wanted to be somebody, never wanted to be just a body
I wanted to be somebody, never wanted to be just a body
We all wanted to be somebody, never wanted to be just a body
We all wanted to be somebody, we never wanted to be
In this flashback, crying on the bathroom floor
Living in this flashback, won’t be silent anymore
Bold and fearless, we are resilient, we’re taking our power back
Tearing up this flashback, we’re tearing up this flashback
Tear it up this flashback
- Genre
- Pop