Brenda Carsey tells us to ditch the blame game in her new single
Brenda Carsey
In a world bustling with opportunities, some people wield blame like a shield, deflecting every misstep onto others or the universe itself. They strut around, convinced that their failures are the result of a grand conspiracy—be it bad luck, unsupportive friends, or a cruel twist of fate. Yet, in their quest to point fingers, they often overlook the most potent lesson: accountability. It’s ironic: while they’re busy casting shadows on others, they miss the sunlight of self-reflection that could illuminate their growth path. After all, the road to success is paved not with excuses but with the grit to own one’s journey, failures and all.
This whole situation—which I’m sure we’ve all witnessed—is what drove Brenda Carsey to write her newest single ‘Go Do Something About It’. The track effectively tells the whingers and whiners to drop it and get their sh*t together. Reflecting on her lyrics, Brenda says that they’re about those in our lives who “…don’t realize that each of our energies affects everything and everyone around us”. She goes on to elaborate that we each have the choice to show up, grow, change, and elevate.
‘Go Do Something About It’ takes Brenda Carsey’s alt-pop/R&B sound and lays it over a strong hip-hop beat, something that adds a real dynamic bounce to the track. The rap section in the latter parts of the song really showcases Brenda’s flexibility and range in a surprising new dimension.
The colorful music video shows us Brenda Carsey in a variety of outfits and takes, always accompanied by color and contrast. One recurring visual motif of a red thread serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the complexities of human experience, emphasizing internal conflicts and emotional chaos. Additionally, it highlights the importance of addressing subsequent mental health issues, highlighting how unresolved feelings can become tangled and difficult to navigate.
The message? Don’t let people who are frustrated become emotional vampires and drag you down. If you ever find yourself making up too many excuses for things that are your responsibility, look up Brenda Carsey and use this single as a call to action.