About
“She’s Not Good For Me” is a song I wrote during my recovery from depression. One of the most difficult things was to learn to fully accept myself including the part of me that took me to those dark places. Especially to find the balance facing those shadows without letting them trigger and take me down again. Putting that into words is pretty hard and when I finally wrote this song I played it many times to myself to let it sink in. “I know I have loved her before, but she’s not good for me and she’ll never be”.Personifying that part of me helped me accept her and treat her with grace while still setting clear boundaries. “Don’t you dare take me there again” - I hear her but I no longer follow her call.
This deeper work while finding myself again was supported by some amazing music and connections, some of which have made an impact on the song. The line “I can hear her cry from the bottom of the Abyss” alludes to a song that deeply moved me at the time by the wonderful Joey Collins. Another wonderful artist friend who’s music has helped me get through cloudy days a lot is Jory Avner, so I couldn’t be happier that he played the acoustic guitar on the songs recording. And of course my wonderful friend and producer Dominic Romano added his magic to the song too, his music and friendship has been a guiding light through the process of sharing this vulnerable part of my story with the world.
This is one of my most introspective songs, that focuses deeply on my relationship with myself. And yet it reflects beautifully that even in those moments I was never alone. We all have our shadows to overcome, and knowing that others have climbed the mountains we are struggling with is deeply comforting.
Recovery from mental health is not at all linear and coming to terms with that is hard. I still have triggers and tough moments, but I have better tools and a new perspective to deal with them in a compassionate way. This song is a testament to that process that brings me great comfort, I hope it can make you feel seen on a cloudy day.
“She’s Not Good For Me” is a song I wrote during my recovery from depression. One of the most difficult things was to learn to fully accept myself including the part of me that took me to those dark places.
Lyrics
Just one more dance
Give me a chance
Don’t you dare take me there again
There’s fire in the sand
Shaking devils hand
Don’t you dare take me there again
Oh I know
I have loved her before
But she’s not good for me
She’s not good for me
She’ll never be
Drifting in the ocean
She had my devotion
Don’t you dare take me there again
Oh I know
I have loved her before
But she’s not good for me
She’s not good for me
She’ll never be
She’ll never be
She’s been swallowing my eyes now all I see is darkness
I can hear her cry from the bottom of the abyss
She’s not good for me
She’s not good for me
She’ll never be
What the press says:
“She’s Not Good For Me” dari Luna Keller bukan hanya sekedar lagu yang melankolis, tetapi juga sebuah cerita tentang kekuatan dan keberanian untuk menghadapi bayangan diri sendiri. Lagu ini mengingatkan kita bahwa meskipun kita menghadapi masa-masa sulit, dengan keteguhan hati dan dukungan dari orang-orang di sekitar kita, kita bisa menemukan jalan menuju penerimaan diri dan kebahagiaan.
Parapop
Some music out there is not only soul food, but it even goes a step further to be nothing less than therapy. And the latest release of German singer/songwriter Luna Keller is exactly this: therapy. And here’s why.
In “She’s Not Good For Me”, Keller reveals a very vulnerable side of her. With a fragile base perfectly emphasized by a soft and nurturing backing, the tune takes the art of transmitting feelings through music to another level. Revolving around the challenging process of fully accepting oneself, the track does two things – it shows an emotional aspect of the singer and at the same time, it gives the listener the opportunity to reflect on his/her own situation."
KMS Reviews
"She's Not Good For Me" is a beautiful thought provoker of how Luna can massage her struggles into beautiful, lessons-in-life music. Let her lyrics move you into the journey of self-discovery and acceptance."
Sounds On The Couch
"She's Not Good For Me", está envolta em melancolia, em sombra e em dor, mas não deixa de ser uma composição que traz conforto. A voz de Keller irradia emoção e sinceridade numa entrega plena que me deixa sempre com o coração apertado; e surge perfeitamente amparada pela linha delicada de guitarra e por arranjos leves, quase etéreos, que conferem ao ambiente uma dimensão (ainda) mais intimista."
Phonograph Me
"She’s Not Good For Me, expone como Luna fue tratando y recuperándose de su depresión, un proceso que plasma con melodías dulces. Su sonido sabrá adaptarse a cada rutina, es un buen plan escuchar mientras disfrutás de unos buenos mates o café y dejar que las emociones busquen su camino."
Zone Nights
"We have featured Luna Keller quite a few times and she recently released a new track, “She’s No Good For Me.” This track is absolutely mesmerizing. The depth of the backing instrumentals harmonize flawlessly with her vocals, creating a captivating listening experience. Her voice has a captivating quality that leaves you wanting more."
Music On The Rox
"Apresentando um Folk introspectivo e intimista, que conta com ótimas melodias e arranjos acústicos, Luna encanta o ouvinte com sua doce voz, que consegue passar ao mesmo tempo uma sensação de força, mas também de fragilidade. Isso vai de encontro com a temática lírica da canção, que fala do difícil processo de aceitação pela de sim mesma e as lutas internas nesse sentido pelas quais ela passou."
Roadie Music
"Luna Keller’s vulnerable sharing destigmatizes the non-linear process of healing. Her unguarded openness communicates that our darker impulses don’t define us, but candidly recognising them is vital. It’s a stripped-back, heartrending song buoyed by its authenticity and cathartic wisdom."
Neon Music Blog
"la interpretación vocal toman el protagonismo al desarrollar una narrativa personal la cual se basa en un viaje de autoaceptación durante el proceso de buscar salud mental, «She’s Not Good For Me» es una pista cálida íntima y necesaria para reconocer la importancia de esta etapa del proceso."
R+
"Luna Keller transcends the boundaries of genre, delivering a soul-stirring masterpiece that speaks to the universal human experience of love, loss, and resilience. Through her honest lyrics and emotive vocals, Keller invites listeners on a profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leaving an indelible mark on the soul long after the final note fades away."
Unheard Gems
"Overtly it is the process of recovery; however, the surreal intensity and raw manner of, well, lifting you out of your body with a soul-stirring, skin-chilling, heart-aching feeling makes it something indescribable. Her new single, ‘She’s Not Good For Me’ captures the line between desperation and understanding that we call acceptance."
Other Side Reviews
Each track so far has been full of astute and vulnerable lyrics and storytelling imagery all brought to life through Luna’s compelling vocals and captivating folk pop arrangements.
She’s Not Good For Me is no exception. It makes the point that recovery is never a straight line through a gentle yet melancholic acoustic arrangement and emotional lyrics that leave it all out there. They act as an internal dialogue in the verse before providing a sense of release in a pleading chorus.
York Calling
"While this intimate number is not host to an overpopulated arrangement, it utilizes the sparseness of the production to build a bridge between songwriter and listener– after all, it is often these emotional bonds that lead us to music in the first place. “She’s Not Good For Me” focuses on the raw sounds of an acoustic guitar and Keller’s magnificent vocal, divulging lyrics that introduce us to her inner struggles as though they are an entity. "
Up To Hear
"She's Not Good For Me finds the talented artist embracing vulnerability as she delves into the challenging process of fully accepting oneself, including the darker aspects that led to moments of turmoil. What I like the most about this song is its warmth and how comforting it sounds, with Luna Keller's enchanting vocals capturing our attention from start to finish."
Caesar Live N Loud
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Credits
Luna Keller - Lyrics, Music and Vocals
Produced and Mixed by Dominic Romano
Mastered by Sam Moses
Jory Avner - Acoustic Guitar
Dominic Romano - Electric Guitar, Synths, Percussion, Tin Whistle, Mandolin