As a multi-lingual artist who, since making her debut in 2018, has released music in both English and Spanish, therefore widening her potential audience considerably, Paola Procter is proving a real talent to watch. She first discovered her love of music when she was young and made it her dream to be a part of the music world, sharing her own songs with the world. Over the last few years, Paola has honed her skills as both a performer and song-writer, and her new single “How Can I?” is possibly her strongest to date. In strong Paola fashion, addresses a moment and experience in her life that many can and will find themselves able to relate to.
As for the actual story behind the single, she explains:
“How Can I?” is about the soul crushing, gut wrenching aspects of heartbreak. I’m no stranger to pain but heartbreak is a very unique and especially twisted kind of pain. It put me in a state of mind I never thought possible and I now understand why love is such a scary thing to feel. It means you now have something to lose. I hope everyone who listens to this song can empathize with their experience with heartbreak.
It’s based on a true story that I went through. I don’t want to give any names or context to when this happened because I don’t want to give the people involved the satisfaction of being in the spotlight but I do think it’s something that unfortunately a lot of people can connect with. I was involved with a guy who lied to me about being involved with someone else.
When I experienced my first heartbreak I was stuck in a position where I was still in love with the guy, but also hated him so much and missed him like crazy. I had never experienced so many conflicting feelings all at the same time.”
Asked about the song-writing process to “How Can I?”, she adds:
“Normally when I write something intimate and vulnerable it’s always in the comfort and safety of my own home by myself. This time I put myself out there and the writers I worked with were incredibly supportive and comforting. I don’t think I could have done it without them. I wanted to incorporate some Latin aspects so we added a nylon guitar which gives the track a little flamenco taste. It’s the most vulnerable song I’ve written. I tear up every time I listen to it. It’s really scary but I know the only way to strengthen the vulnerability muscle is to put myself out there and practice being vulnerable. I’m becoming more comfortable with showing being more emotional in front of other people. I’m extremely sensitive but don’t show many people that side of me. This has been helping me process coming out of my shell.”
Give “How Can I?” a listen below and for more information on Paola Procter, visit her website, give her page a like on Facebook or follow her on Twitter.
