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Piper Page typically finds inspiration for her music based on real events, and her latest singles are no exception.

Upon waking up after a night out with friends, an interesting text exchange with a love interest brought forth the single “Serious”.

“I thought, ‘this is too silly not to put this in writing’ and I wrote the opening lines of the song right then and there on a crappy keyboard in my apartment in the East Village,” she said. “The whole song just came flowing right out.”

She believes that “Serious” can be a relatable and recognizable story for a lot of college-aged women. At that time in her life, she decided that enjoying herself in a new city was the most ideal way to experience life.

“There’s no reason a 20-year-old in New York City should be tied down to anything, (a man, a major, a job, nothing!) even if that’s what I thought I wanted for myself at the time,” she said. “I wanted to write a song that captured that idea, while still touching on concepts like fear of commitment and rejection - because I’m sure most 20-somethings experience that at some point or another.”

While “Serious” is about savoring a night out with friends, “Rose Colored Glasses” dives deep into the bittersweet reality of ignoring red flags during the infatuation stage. The emotional depth is felt in both the lyrics and the composition, giving the listener a real look into a certain type of relationship.

“I wanted it to feel like you’re being swept up in a modern day romance,” she said. “Yet, the lyrics are telling a story that’s contrary to this.”

“Serious” and “Rose Colored Glasses” will be part of a bigger project releasing later this year. Page said she has been working on the 12-track LP for the past two years, including some tracks that will be brand-new to listeners.

“All of them will make you feel something, whether you need to sit in your emotions, recover from heartbreak or just have some fun; there’s a song for everyone on there,” she said. “I wanted the entire project to feel like you’re listening to a best friend tell you their latest love-life update, as I did (and still do) to many of my closest friends.”

As a self-proclaimed “bad bitch with commitment issues”, Page uses her musical ability as a form of therapy (in addition to traditional therapy, which she recommends!). It is a way for her to continue to be the most authentic version of herself.

“My advice is just be okay with feeling, or not feeling,” she said. “Acknowledge what is right for you and meant for you in the moment. Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing because you’re on your own path. Life is hard, but you’re still a bad bitch.”