In a recent interview with Guitar World, Emily Wolfe discussed mental health and the impact of songwriting. When asked about the lyrics, ‘I feel the weight of the world on me right now,’ and the current state of her mental health, she delved into the connection between her new record and maintaining her sanity, highlighting songwriting as a crucial outlet. She said:
“I did feel the weight of the world because the songs are really intense and a lot of them touch on themes of sexual assault. I was in a position where I had to write about them to maintain my sanity.”
How Music Helped Wolfe Heal
Commencing her music career in 2012, Wolfie faced challenges growing up in an environment where she struggled to ‘fit in,’ eventually leading to years of battling addiction. According to her, music played a pivotal role in her recovery, serving as a sanctuary. In the same interview, she explained:
“There was always something that kept me pushing through these things, and it was music, it was writing songs, and the people in my life who are truly supportive in terms of having my best interests at heart. I look back at the things I went through, and they sucked in the moment, but I am the person I am today because of those experiences. They’ve made me stronger and more empathetic.”
Not only the music she used as a tool, but her audience too, helped her heal. She added:
“A lot of times people will come up to me and say,’ You got me into music and now I play music.’ That’s how I healed from everything in my past. It’s still how I heal from things in my past. I turn to music for everything I feel. If I talk about these things in interviews, and if I write songs about these things from the perspective of a queer woman, and I’m as truthful as I can be, I feel like that will ultimately help people.”
You can listen to Wolfe’s latest work below.
