This single will be released 16th October 2025. Somehow, it feels fitting that it shares another real piece of who I am, behind the voice, behind the words, behind what people might think they see.
There are many who believe you should be this or that, louder, more visible, always social, always “on.” In my work, I meet a lot of people, and maybe that’s why many think I’m an extrovert. But the truth is, I’m not. I truly enjoy being with others, especially family, friends, and colleagues, but I also need time alone. That’s where I recharge. That’s where I think, create, and breathe.
There’s often a quiet misunderstanding about introverts, as if silence means shyness or lack of confidence. But I think it’s quite the opposite. People who live more inwardly often hold deep ideas, thoughtful perspectives, and quiet strengths. You just have to give them space and time to be heard.
“What You See” is a song about that space, about being real, not performing, not fitting into any expected shape. It’s a reminder that being alone isn’t the same as being lonely. Sometimes solitude is the most creative, alive, and authentic state there is.
This song closes the first chapter of my musical journey. These nine songs together tell stories about courage, empathy, reflection, and the search for meaning, all small mirrors of who I am and what I value.
If these songs would one day be gathered into an album, I’ve thought a lot about what it could be called. Maybe “Refractions” , because each song is a different light, passing through different parts of the same prism. Or perhaps “In Simpler Ways,” because that’s what they all come back to: slowing down, feeling deeply, and being true to ourselves.
I don’t know yet. Maybe you’ll find a name that feels right after listening.
What I do know is that I hope you’ll enjoy these songs as much as I’ve enjoyed creating them, and maybe, like me, you’ll see yourself in them too.
Alicia Z.