Courtney Hadwin was known for her electrifying stage presence, but with Why Don’t We, she revealed a completely different side of her artistry. It is stripped down and personal, and acts as a coming-of-age anthem, holding onto the desire for freedom inherent to all humans.
Hadwin first shares the inspiration behind the song, the feeling of not wanting to grow up instead of accepting adulthood with open arms. Immediately, her raspy voice pulls you in, and weighs down onto your spine. Her delivery is raw, and feels unpolished, instead sustaining itself as a personal diary entry.
Courtney Hadwin – Why Don’t We (Original Song)
Hadwin’s rise to fame was due to her powerhouse covers over America’s Got Talent, but her original work proves that she’s a songwriter in the truest sense, her distinct voice and vision ringing true always. There are influences of classic rock and blues making the song deeply relatable, since all of us have at one point or another felt a push-pull between our youth and old-age.
The song celebrates youth and nonconformity, declaring a critical tone onto lines like ‘They say you gotta grow up and act rationally,’ which encapsulates a sense of resisting societal expectations. The song is overall rebellious and heartfelt. A melody carries it, making all listeners sway along mindlessly, singing wildly. Listen to any of her AGT performances, and her stage presence is clear on display.
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Courtney Hadwin displays that her artistry is not restricted to covers, but extends to her own musical identity — she is fearlessly individual in her voice, and will not be boxed in!
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