Henry Morris returns, and he does so with a gut punch of nostalgia and raw emotion. His new single, “Kids Say,” strips a layer off adolescence, exposing the wounds of bullying, exclusion, and self-doubt with haunting clarity.
Morris has always had a gift for transforming personal trials into universally relatable anthems, and “Kids Say” is no different. It is a heartbreaking yet searing meditation on the words that were spoken over us, such as the taunts, the whispers, and the weight of being an outsider. It’s a song that doesn’t merely welcome you inside. It instantly beelines back to those awkward teenage years when insecurities blared, and acceptance was always out of reach.
“Kids Say” is as evocative sonically as it is in its message. The soundscape of Morris’ roots-leaning indie music at once melodic guitar lines, aching vocals, and a steady but stirring build reflects the emotional rollercoaster of youth. “Kids Say” encapsulates the sting of the past with a measured sense of vulnerability and resilience; it’s one of his most sobering releases to date.
In a universe where childhood trauma frequently stays with you throughout adult life, she presents a soundtrack for those unspoken wounds. “Kids Say” is an indelible moment, a source of catharsis.