‘Afterthought’ is an alt indie-pop banger that revisits and reflects on the red flags of a past relationship.

“I wrote Afterthought about dating someone who never thinks about you in their decisions, showing a clear disregard and disrespect to the person they are dating’s but wouldn’t dare treat their mates that way. They are the ones who can’t help dropping you a What’s app to ‘check in’, expecting you to ‘be mother’ as they drift in and out of your life refuelling their confidence. It has nothing to do with bitterness it is about self-reflection and growth. Time really is a healer and only on reflection do you realise that some people will never change or take responsibility for their actions. I really want people to feel empowered to say, ‘fuck that, if you don’t treat me right, you don’t get to be in my life”. I know that is easy said than done, especially when the heart is involved but I am trying to adopt that as one of my dating mantras for sure. “

Afterthought

Sophie Kilburn