From Fading to freedom

6 July 2026

One of the greatest benefits of being a songwriter is the personal growth I witness due to jotting down and recording my songs. In the moment, those words are felt deeply. I lay my soul bare for the whole world to see. But sometimes, something miraculous happens… You move past the pain but still have this beautiful reminder of the space you were in and what demons you had to face to grow as a person.

I wrote ‘Fading’ many years ago and kind of just sat on it. In all honesty, the song looks completely different to its original state. Just my vocals and a simplistic chord progression; ballad style, transformed into retro pop. The evolution from start to finish always amazes me. That’s the value in working with people who understand your vision.

Sloan Solomons. A master in production, a skilled artist, and a passionate soul has helped me shape every song so meticulously. He truly listened to me as an artist, which is much harder to come by than people realise. Although our journey is almost at an end, the work we did together will last an eternity and will, hopefully, reach those who need it most.

Sloan pushed my comfort zone of the classic ballad and challenged me to look beyond just lyrics to communicate a story effectively. Hidden meaning in production is what sets this album apart from others.

‘Fading’ is just one of those examples. A deeply personal narrative, hidden behind upbeat music. A tune that catches your ear, and lyrics that pierce your soul. This music is so uncharacteristically me… which was the point.

The song focuses on how I always had to put up a facade of a happy life, while living the exact opposite behind closed doors. It highlights the deep desire I had for someone to see through the facade and save me, while also working extremely hard to hide my struggles. The song cleverly hides the pain through its musical arrangement and reflects the perfect exterior I was constantly forced to portray to the outside world.

There’s so much meaning hidden in each of these songs, which goes way beyond a catchy tune. These songs tell a story. A story of pain, resilience, shame, and a deep desire to be different.

I’m happy to say that I no longer feel like I’m fading. My art has done what it was set out to do… free me from myself and the untreated trauma that kept me captive in toxic circles.

I lead an isolated life, but I am finally free.

I hope that my music will inspire others to confront their trauma. I hope that it will one day free them from society’s chains and unrealistic expectations.

Until next time — keep the music alive and buzzing.

Carnita Bee