Nessa Barrett is starting with a sultry new anthem, and believe us, it's a whole mood. "PASSENGER PRINCESS," the lead single from her long-awaited sophomore album Aftercare, has finally arrived, and it is every bit the intoxicating elixir the fans dreamed it would be.
Drenched in dark yet summery-seeming instrumentals, "PASSENGER PRINCESS" quickly establishes the vibe of a love-soaked, after-hours road trip. Barrett's characteristic moody vocals twist around glimmering synths, brooding guitar riffs, and deep bass grooves, creating a hypnotic, cinematic, and profoundly intimate soundscape. From the opening verse, she clarifies that she is entirely devoted to her love, balancing sensuality and vulnerability in a way that only she can manage.
"Flashing lights, Put it into drive, Up and down my thighs, I'm your favorite fantasy," she sings, her voice dripping with desire and urgency. As "PASSENGER PRINCESS" escalates, the tension culminates in a heart-pounding chorus that has Barrett giving up entirely on love's reckless high, settling the fact that she's not just along for the ride. She's changing the definition of what a Passenger Princess can be.
Nessa Barrett is declaring it. This is a full-throttle plunge into her most passionate and unapologetic era. Buckle up because Aftercare arrives. If "PASSENGER PRINCESS" is any indication, it will be a ride.