Caitty’s new single, “Alone,” hits precisely that sweet, aching spot. This intimate ballad represents a new, bold, emotional chapter in the rising Australian singer-songwriter’s catalog. She’s been quietly stamping her name in the ears and hearts of listeners with a voice both timeless and jarringly now.
From the peaceful corners of Margaret River, Caitty’s music exudes a kind of power. With a barebones, acoustic-led arrangement, the track allows every lyric to land with weight and warmth. It’s not attempting to do too much, which is why it succeeds.
Right from its opening soft guitar strums, “Alone” unfolds like a whispered dialog between past and present heartache. Caitty’s vocals shift fluidly from tender-spoken grief to blunt faith, the kind of deep emotion you’d associate with old-country yarn spinners like Dolly Parton, with the melodic sophistication of early Taylor Swift. Caitty’s sound is all her own best ways and steeped in a way that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and feel.
“Alone” is a slow-burning confessional about heartbreak, but it steers clear of melodrama in favor of something much more powerful, Caitty is allowing us to sit in the silence that follows. There’s no urgency for resolution, as it is only the gentle bravery it requires to sit inside your feelings and learn how to bear them.
“Alone” is so compelling. Whether you’re newly through heartbreak or still on the mend from a long-ago one, Caitty’s words and Christina’s voice give you a space to breathe, grieve, and perhaps even pull a bit of strength from your solitude. “Alone” is a refreshing lesson in the power of an artist back and having the courage to tell the truth. If this song is a sign of what’s in store, Caitty’s future is far from lonely.