Scottish singer-songwriter Nina Nesbitt mesmerizes listeners with her latest single, “Mansion,” a hauntingly beautiful track delving into themes of self-worth and inner beauty. The song offers a captivating preview of Nesbitt’s upcoming fourth studio album, Mountain Music, set to release on September 27 via her record label, Apple Tree Records.
In “Mansion,” Nesbitt poignantly portrays the struggles of a friend grappling with self-worth, comparing them to a majestic mansion hidden veiled by closed curtains. Reflecting on the song’s inspiration, Nesbitt said, “I wrote it for a friend of mine after finding out how she saw herself. To me, she’s like a beautiful mansion in the middle of a dreary city.”
She continued, describing her friend’s inner beauty obscured by neglect: “She’s adorned with wisteria vines and roses. Everyone who passes by pauses and admires, but she’s chosen to keep her curtains drawn. She hasn’t welcomed light in for years.”
Nesbitt further illustrates the metaphorical decay of neglect through her poetic lyrics, urging her friend to embrace their worth and magic. She vividly describes, “Dust has been gathering inside and things have been falling into disrepair. She’s been in the dark so long, she’s forgotten her own magic. People have treated her like a transient hallway. Temporary accommodation. A place to store their baggage.”
She was too afraid to let people in that no one got to see the grand ballroom or the beautiful lake view from the window in the library, full of lives lived,” she concluded. Nesbitt emphasizes the song’s universal message, affirming its resonance with anyone who has doubted their significance: “This song is for anyone who has struggled to realize their own worth or has had others devalue it. Sometimes, you just need a friend to remind you that you are a mansion.”
The track follows the release of Nesbitt’s previous singles, “Pages” and “On The Run,” which will feature on her forthcoming album. Mountain Music, produced by Peter Miles and Nesbitt, promises to be a deeply personal and authentic work. The album celebrates her journey from a Scottish village to turbulent years in London, embracing her small-town roots and big-city experiences. It marks a noteworthy departure from Nesbitt’s earlier disarming, candid pop sound, as she explores new territory, infused with elements of Americana folk music, showcasing her growth as an artist and storyteller, promising to tug at our heartstrings.
Tracklist
Check out the complete Mountain Music tracklist below:
- “Pages”
- “I’m Coming Home”
- “Mansion”
- “On The Run”
- “Painkiller”
- “Anger”
- “Alchemise”
- “Big Things, Small Town”
- “Treachery”
- “Hard Times”
- “What Will Make Me Great”
- “Parachute”
“Mansion” is now available on all streaming platforms, offering a glimpse into the soul-stirring journey that awaits in Mountain Music. Fans can pre-order/save the album here!