Follow Olivia Reid
Owning a home. Living on your own terms. Taking care of the people you love in a quiet place. That used to be normal. Now it sounds like a distant goal.
This song will probably hit even harder for listeners in the US, especially now. With the dollar falling fast and the future looking more unstable by the day, a track like this feels like a quiet response to the feeling of watching the world shift because of one power-hungry clown making reckless decisions. Olivia doesn’t scream it. She doesn’t even have to, if we want to be honest…
In this indie-folk masterpiece, Olivia Reid speaks for an entire generation who grew up thinking this kind of life would be possible. The song was written in the Polish countryside, and everything about it feels more grounded. No filters and no fake hope. She sings about land, trees, fresh water, two dogs, a place for her daughter to dance, and the freedom to grow without pressure.
This is not a fantasy, and it’s something many of us thought we would have by now! But the world changed. Prices exploded. Wages stayed still. And now even dreaming of a garden feels unrealistic.
Her voice is warm and steady. There is comfort in the way she sings, even when the words describe something lost. It creates a contrast that is really stunning!
Also, we noticed she shares the same last name as Jessie Reid, whom we have loved for years and still admire. We hope Olivia follows a similar path!
IMC Listening Guide
Quick insights to help you connect with the song on your terms.
Best weather to enjoy this song
Rainy day
Best time to listen
Midday energy boost
Best place to listen
On the road, At home
Does this song haunt the silence?
Melody lingers
Goosebumps scale
Chills guaranteed
