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Heal Your Inner Child With Martha May's Chilling Single, "Birthday Wish"
- Rachel Abela
- Oct 29, 2023
- 2 min read
Few songs bring us to tears. But when it strikes a relatable chord, is sung beautifully, and promotes a message of self-love, the waterworks come flowing in. That's precisely the experience with Croatian indie-pop singer-songwriter Martha May and her compelling new single "Birthday Wish."
Now based in London, Martha May takes pride in crafting intimate lyrics that resonate with listeners worldwide. With songwriting influences from Lorde, LP, and Lana Del Rey, paired with the catchy styles of Olivia Rodrigo and Lady Gaga, Martha May is quickly nestling into the hearts of listeners around the globe.
Captivating audiences across Europe, Martha May's career is blossoming out of the cocoon and into the stars with deeply relatable and compelling songs like her latest single, "Birthday Wish."
The song opens with soft acoustic guitar picking and Martha May's angelic vocals. She wastes no time tugging on heartstrings with honest lyrics like "In 2013, my mom said I can go and lose the weight...what a way to start my teens." This theme of insecurity and body shaming continues, ending her ballet career over it and blowing out the candles on her 13th birthday, wishing for the universe to make her small.
On her 15th birthday, the wish remains the same, promising not to gain another gram if it meant keeping her happy. But, along the way, Martha May makes a beautiful realization the world needs to hear, "The size never changed how I moved." And at 23, all she wishes for is sanity. Let this serve as a reminder to know your value—your unique worth. True beauty lies within, not on social media.
Ready to heal your inner child? Explore the breathtaking experience of Martha May's latest single, "Birthday Wish," now available on all digital streaming platforms.
