'Society doesn’t want you to grow': Inside Willow Smith's powerful take on universal struggles in album 'Coping Mechanism'
Willow Smith stunned with her visceral screams in 'Coping Mechanism,' shedding light on existential trauma. Despite her stardom, Willow connects with universal human struggles and conveys them through her music.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTWillow Smith stunned with her visceral screams in 'Coping Mechanism,' shedding light on existential trauma. Despite her stardom, Willow connects with universal human struggles and conveys them through her music.
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A Journey with Willow Smith into Existential Realities
Willow Smith is not just the renowned daughter of Hollywood's elite, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, or the younger sister to the multi-talented Jaden Smith, but an artist who continually redefines herself. Remember when she whipped her hair and conquered the charts? Fast forward, and Willow Smith is here with her album, 'Coping Mechanism.' A far cry from her pop-rap beginnings, this album mirrors her evolution and her deeper reflections on existence.
From Pop-Rap to Guttural Screams
It's not every day you see a neo-soul, R&B artist from TikTok transition into ’90s metal band-esque screams. Yet, as reported by Vanity Fair, Willow Smith makes it seem like the most natural progression in the world. Fresh from her TikTok success with “Wait a Minute!”, Willow takes her audience on an unanticipated but profound journey with her latest album. “Nowadays, I’ve just been looking at the world and being, like, wow," she voiced, sharing her admiration for the universe's intrinsic beauty.
The 'Whip My Hair' Star’s Exploration of Existential Struggles
Given her lineage and early fame, one might wonder about the source of Willow's anguish. Why scream? To this, she responded, “Oh, man…Being born.”She unveiled the underpinnings of life's inherent struggles, emphasizing that society often curtails our growth into our unique selves. However, she makes no claim that her journey is harder than another’s, suggesting instead that “Life is not easy for anyone. We all have our own stuff.” Through 'Coping Mechanism,' Willow's screams transcend personal pain, symbolizing the collective trauma of existence.
In retrospect, Willow Smith’s voyage from a chart-topping child prodigy to a soulful artist digging into existential dilemmas showcases her growth, both as an artist and a profound thinker. With 'Coping Mechanism,' she invites listeners to introspect, reflect, and find solace in the shared human experience.
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