HOUSEWIFE from POPTIMISM by Prescott Bush

"Housewife" is a melancholic yet strangely defiant track, blending shimmering synth textures with the raw intimacy of acoustic guitar. The contrast between electronic and organic elements creates a dreamlike atmosphere—something between resignation and quiet rebellion. The melody drifts with a weary, almost detached quality, reinforcing the song’s theme of loneliness and the longing for something more tangible, more stable.

The vocals, unpolished and unfiltered, add a deeply human edge to the track. There’s no attempt to smooth out the imperfections; instead, they serve as an honest reflection of the song’s emotional weight. The lyrics feel both bleak and darkly humorous, painting a picture of solitude and frustration while clinging to the idea that the next chapter might bring something different—"a dog, a gun, a housewife."

The chorus swells with a bittersweet intensity, the layered instrumentation wrapping around the vocals like a fog. The repetition of "I don’t wanna be your little antidepressant" feels like a refusal to be someone else’s emotional crutch, a quiet act of self-preservation.

"Housewife" is a reflection of isolation, yearning, and reluctant hope, carried by a fragile yet hypnotic soundscape that lingers long after it ends.

yo mama

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