Anna Thoresen’s “GROUNDHOG DAY” has you in the middle of the experience of doing the same thing over and over and getting nowhere. It’s not a simple emotion to put to music, but she does it well. All decisions made in the song are well considered and contribute to the feeling of being trapped in the same patterns.
The chord progression is not what you would expect. They go in weird directions, and it’s a perfect fit for the song. You feel a bit unsettled, like you’re in a loop, as you listen. It is a reflection of the lyrics’ reference to being stuck in the same way of living and making the same mistakes. She has a very distinctive voice. It doesn’t attempt to be formal or traditionally beautiful. Rather, it feels authentic and lived-in, as if someone has endured hardships and is not pretending they haven’t. That honesty makes the performance more impactful than a smoother or more controlled vocal ever would.
The use of space is as significant as the sounds themselves. Sometimes the music recedes and lets silence prevail. The quieter pauses can be as significant as the louder ones. That’s a space to leave, and it takes confidence to do that, and Thoresen has that. The most striking aspect is the song’s intimacy and openness to the listener. She wrote it at a time in her life when it was really hard, and that’s evident. Meanwhile, it never feels confined to her story. Anyone who has ever felt stuck in a cycle can relate to it on some level.
The backing vocals are layered under the lead vocals. They complement her voice and fill out the sound. It’s a minor thing, but it makes the track more interesting and helps the listener hear more when they play it again. “GROUNDHOG DAY” doesn’t offer a quick fix at the end, and that’s fitting. There are songs that have to be somewhat unfinished to be real. The weight of it feels genuine. This one is definitely worth it, and the sensation lingers long after the music has stopped.
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