RYN Finds Her Freedom in “Graveyard”

RYN is done grieving. With her new single “Graveyard,” the Alabama-based country-pop artist delivers a gut-punch of emotional clarity wrapped in cinematic storytelling and stunning vocal grit. It’s not just a breakup song. It’s a full-blown burial of what no longer serves her, and she’s holding the shovel herself.

From the first nostalgic verse, “When I think of you, it takes me to our city / Homecoming dance floor back to being 15,” RYN paints a vivid picture of first love, drenched in longing and golden-hour innocence. But she doesn’t stay stuck there. The chorus slams in like a reckoning, trading heartbreak for empowerment as she sings: “Heading to the graveyard / Where I’ll bury the piece of my heart that won’t let you go.”

It’s rare to find a breakup anthem that feels this raw and triumphant at once. The production blends country twang with pop clarity, allowing RYN’s voice, rich, emotional, and unmistakably human, to shine at the forefront. She moves from delicate memories to decisive resilience, showing us the whole arc of emotional closure.

Lines like “Didn’t think my heart could beat among the living / Without the sound of your voice I’m still breathing” hit especially hard, capturing the grief of loss and the surprising strength that can follow. And by the time the final chorus arrives, RYN isn’t mourning anymore; she’s rebuilding.

“Graveyard” proves that RYN isn’t just a storyteller; she’s a truth-teller. With a shovel in one hand and a melody in the other, she’s unearthing something new: freedom, faith in herself, and the power of closure. This isn’t about heartbreak. It’s about healing.

“Graveyard” feels incredibly personal. What was going through your mind the moment you started writing this song?

This song was a trauma dump for me. It was an opportunity to look inward, feel the pain again, and release it creatively. I knew I wanted to write a song about this particular person because they hurt me in a way that I had never been hurt before, and it haunted me for so long. I refuse to let it come with me into my future. 

You describe this track as putting bad memories to rest; how did it feel emotionally once the song was finished?

Like a breath of fresh air, and getting to write it with someone I admire so much was the icing on top. 

There’s so much vivid imagery in your lyrics. Were any of the lines pulled from real-life moments or memories?

It's so funny you ask, because the graveyard is not only a symbol but also the first place that I hung out with the person that this song is about. It felt right to create a song highlighting that moment. 

You’ve built a powerful identity outside the traditional music mold. How do you balance being a medical professional, a strong woman, and an artist all at once?

Balancing is so hard! Some days, I don’t even remember my own name, haha! What I will say, though, is that setting small and large goals is key. I try to set at least one realistic goal to achieve each month and work hard to reach it. I also forgive myself when I struggle to reach it or have to brainstorm and choose a different goal. I also treat myself with grace, as I would anyone else who struggles sometimes. Life can kick you in the booty sometimes. It’s about how you use that kick in the booty that determines your happiness and outcome.