Lillie Kolich is a Nashville-based independent singer-songwriter. On December 12, Lillie released her latest single, "I Bet", featuring Julia Minichiello. The artists bare all in this emotional single that turns heartbreak into united empowerment.
Upon the song's release, Lillie and Julia shared similar sentiments about writing alongside each other. Lillie wrote, "I’ve been wanting to write this duet for the past two years and the moment I met Julia, I knew she was the perfect person to do it with."
While Julia shared, "To write alongside some of the best songwriters I’ve ever met and even better people is a privilege- @lilliekolich and @coopercarrmusic can’t wait till everyone knows your names."
This single carries the soft tones that fans of early Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and Olivia Rodrigo have found comfort in for years. The core feature that sets this song apart from the vast pool of heartbreak anthems is the dual viewpoint from two women who have been hurt by the same man. This feature adds a deeper layer to the song, uniting women instead of turning one into a villain.
The simple acoustics allow Kolich and Minichiello's soft vocals to shine as the star of the track. The lyrics flow smoothly between the solo verses and the chorus duet, highlighting both artists' individual vocal talents, as well as the sweet harmonization that they create together.
As the lyrics interchange to represent the artists' specific viewpoint in the relationship, an apologetic undertone invites the listener to feel as if they are part of a private conversation between the two singers. The repetiton of lyrics like, "I bet he...", "he told me...", and "he says..." reinforces the theme that both singers blame the man who hurt them, instead of each other.
This single is the perfect combination of raw heartbreak and strength, connecting two individual women through a shared painful experience.
