Now, with her new single, "Truth," Prima steps out into the spotlight with a song that is as sharp as it is vulnerable, blending indie rock grit, indie pop warmth, and the clean lines of synthpop sheen. This song is a confession, a confrontation, and, ultimately, a mirror held up to envy. The inspiration for "Truth" resulted from an unlikely encounter.
Prima crossed paths with her ex on the street, and the scene was about comparison. He had it all, or so it appeared, dashing, confident, sophisticated, the kind of man who seems to coast through life effortlessly. What she serves up in "Truth" is the messy truth, a mixture of random horniness, primal hurt, consolation of day and crying at night, regret that she couldn't get the doors open for herself the way they did for him, while also being crystal clear that this isn't about wanting him back.
"Truth" is a daring move, as indie rock roughs it up just a little, while indie pop smooths the surface, and synthpop envelops the story in an irresistibly warm glow. The production sounds like a tug of war between openness and confidence, with each beat sounding that dichotomy of self-doubt and resolve. The synth layers glimmer like thoughts fluttering by, with the guitar and rhythm rooting it in queasy human emotion. This is a song about the general ache of feeling less than while standing in another person's shadow. Prima's delivery is direct yet intimate, drawing you into her headspace and inviting your own insecurities to emerge and feel seen.
On "Truth," Prima also establishes herself as an artist unafraid of revealing her emotional truths. Instead of avoiding or hiding envy, dismissing it as small, unworthy, weak, or just nonexistent, she gives it a voice, and she makes it strong, melodic, and powerful. It's a song that resonates not only for the shimmer in its soundscape but for a story most would prefer to keep tucked away. Prima's "Truth" is an anthem for everyone who has ever stood slightly at the edges, peering in, wondering when they'll finally have a chance to become the center of attention.