When a song is special, and the artist just knows it's the perfect fit...there's not much to do but dive headfirst into that connection. When LØLØ, salem ilese, and ALNA came together to write the single, "High in a Drugstore", they quickly found that out. So as any great musician does, they created a space for the single in their new trio, Carrie Okay. "High in a Drugstore" is their whimsical, debut heartbreak track. This song is the perfect anthem for a sad girls night out.
"High in a Drugstore" is more than a song; it's the diary entry of a universal experience that many of us would rather not admit to. Similar to artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Carrie Okay combines female whimsy with the grit of pop-rock.
The rhythm combines with the lyrics to create a track that is both honest and a bit repetitive; further enhancing that sense of a high that is described. With lyrics like, "...drinking my face off just to forget it// Someone gave me a gummy, I’ll bite// Now everything's funny and I// I'm out of commission, out on a mission// Kinda poetic, or pathetic," and a chorus of "Now I’m high in a drugstore// And I’m thinking about you, thinking about you// My mind is a drunk whore// And she’s lonely without you, lonely without you// She’s begging me to call, calling me a bitch// Bitching when I cry, crying for a kiss," the theme and emotions that come with heartbreak and navigating that loss couldn't be clearer.
The accompanying lyric video continues the vibes, as the trio explores their neighborhood with a strong sense of nostalgia, friends, and freedom. While these women are all incredible artists individually, Carrie Okay is definitely the next female powerhouse group that pop-rock music needed to add to the lineup.
