From the first guitar riff of Tiny’s ‘And That’s Okay’, you know you’re hearing the sound of raw, unfiltered smoldering that can only be produced by a rock n’ roll singer. Wrought with emotion, the song tackles the complex feelings of betrayal, laced with embarrassment that can surface in relationships and friendships. In this instance, Tiny draws on an experience in which their friend ditched them during a night out at a club.
“The chorus sprang into my head when I was chatting with this friend later in the week – I don’t really remember what we were talking about, I just knew that I had to get this song down. Even if it meant pissing off that friend once it’s released.”
– Tiny
The song tackles the rage and eventual acceptance that comes along with realizing your relationship with another isn’t equal. Tiny captures the all-consuming feeling, lamenting, “I know you’ll never love me, you’ll never need me, and that’s okay”. The statement oozes with the self-actualization that comes from accepting your place in someone else’s story.
From the first chorus, you can hear the exasperation in Tiny’s voice, letting you truly hear the indignation even without listening to the lyrics. As the song enters its third act, Tiny ratchets up the intensity by introducing a key change that truly puts the song’s subject in their place. Just as a budding rock legend should, Tiny produces a fervent wail that echoes long after the song ends.
‘And That’s Okay’ is the artist’s latest single off their debut album You Will Be Mine, which is slated for release next Spring.
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