Sheen’s new single, "Self Esteem," sees him delve into the heart with his brooding melodies and raw lyrics. It’s a song that captures the rawness, unfiltered emotions that accompany the feeling of going all in with somebody or something, only to have nothing reciprocated. The fragility in Sheen’s voice serves to make it more real; you can hear the sigh in every word.
The production smokes like a ghost, offering a pleasing contrast to the soft, soul-baring instrumentation while packing just enough edge to reflect the song’s darker subtext. The result is a sound that reflects the internal struggle of dealing with feeling lonely and frustrated while looking to protect your self-esteem. It’s a haunting and cathartic journey, one that speaks to anyone who has ever been sucked dry by giving and giving without return.
"Self Esteem" is a meditation on the strength of emotional agility and the freedom that comes with reclaiming your worth. Sheen conveys the complexity and depth of a highly personal battle, making these passage not only a cleansing one but also a song for anyone trudging through the same emotional landscape. The low production, with its cutting and laying bare, vulnerable lyricism, sets Sheen apart as an artist who is not afraid to illuminate the painful truths of self-preservation.