Abi Ocia Raises Existential Questions On Moving New Single ‘30 Underwater'

Taken by Elena Cermona

Returning with her new single introspective ’30 Underwater’ West London’s very own singer/songwriter Abi Ocia has waited two years to release music since her last song ‘LTWYL’ recorded in 2021.

Naturally, as time moves on you start to question the likelihood of achieving your dreams and the doubt creeps in. The feeling of finality solidifies as you start to fold under the pressures of being considered an adult.

We witness her questioning the whys and hows against a soothing and gentle acoustic guitar looped track that compliments her emotively cracking vocals.

Unflinchingly looking deep within herself, she has crafted the relatable ’30 Underwater’ with the help of Dan Holloway. On the track, we feel her ability to tap into raw feelings through her songwriting ability as expresses herself.

Finding herself afloat within her mind Abi allows herself to be honest. The silky songstress sings“ Nearly 30 underwater breathing//Taking time to sit with my demons/ And I’m swimming in the pain of this season / How the tide is fading out on me.”

Speaking of the single, Abi Ocia explains "‘30 Underwater’ is an accurate summary of all I’m currently feeling below the surface. An awareness of the passing of time has been a heavy theme in my life at the moment.

It’s brought up many questions, particularly as I move towards the end of my 20s - where am I going in life? Should I be further along than I am? Am I running out of time to achieve certain things? What have I lost? The list goes on. It’s been a very painful season.”

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