Setting the tone with an immersive alternative rock frequency with drums, synths and enigmatic guitar, Xavier Bernazard opens his latest single, Enemy, with the lyrics, “You’re nothing but a kid, keep it quiet, keep it hidden, boy, no-one likes who you are, no-one cares what you’ve done at all…” as he recounts oppressive words that he once said to himself.
The song expands into a self-realized message where our protagonist takes control of his emotions and destiny. Speaking on the meaning of the track, the rising artist from Dallas says, “This song is about recognizing yourself as your own worst enemy. No one can get in the way of your dreams except yourself.”
Enemy is the lead single from Xavier Bernazard‘s upcoming album Balloons For My Funeral and makes a cohesive statement on self love and self acceptance, something that a lot of people need, as self sabotage is a running theme with our generation.
There is an intricate instrumental segment with a bright and intricate synth detail which build as Xavier sings, “I’m my own Enemy, kept my life in misery…”
Enemy is produced by Nathan McCord who also performs drums and mixed the track, whilst Alex Hodge performs bass and Fox DeVaughn delivers epic guitar.
Xavier cites Evanescence, Paramore, My Chemical Romance (who also released today!), Panic at the Disco, Three Days Grace, Linkin Park, Yungblud and With Confidence as inspirations, which we can hear coming through in his sound, although it is clear that the rising artist is creating a lane of his own.
We have added Xavier Bernazard‘s Enemy to our New Music Spotlight playlist and have been exploring his wider discography including Break my own heart and See Song.