![]() It’s a phenomenal penultimate song, and it fits well in the world Rose Betts builds in this album. “Secret” is a great closer and palette cleanser to ease the listener back into the world, changed for the better, but “Recovery” is the start of the process. In the case of “Recovery,” though, it also acts as the penultimate track. It’s not only an exceptional lyrical piece and instrumental, but it acts as the return to the album after a poetry break. Coming off of the first poetry break, “Hate Me” is an exceptional song that brings the listener back into the world of the album cleanly. The mix of strings, synthesizers, and subtle drums creates a soundscape that stands out amongst the rest of the album, and the lyrics, though very straightforward, are incredibly powerful. “Hate Me” is one of the more “baroque pop-rock” songs on the record, pulling from influences like Florence and the Machine to create a nostalgic song working within both the classical and contemporary fields. Of course, Betts’ vocals help create the ambiance. Particularly on tracks like the titular “White Orchids,” “Hate Me,” and the aforementioned “Recovery.” “White Orchids” might seem like a weird inclusion in this particular review section, but the piano paired with the strings on this track create one of the most gorgeous sounding songs in quite some time. However, for all of her lyrical prowess and personal vocal delivery, Betts shines brightest in the musical performances. It just seems like you’re sitting with your friend who happens to be playing the piano. There isn’t anything completely grandiose or over-the-top. When she sings, it feels like she’s in the room with you. This ability lies in Betts’ vocal delivery and production. Most of her lyrics are seemingly addressed to a former lover, but they come across in such a personal way that it feels like she’s addressing the listener personally. She requests that the listener not try to stop her from letting go of them because she’s in recovery. “Lions” reminds the listener that “There is a courage in the dark,” while “Ruins” opens with Betts telling the intended audience – potentially a former romantic partner – that she has “spent a lifetime in eyes.” “Thank You” shows Betts admitting her faults (“I’m always a coward in the end”) while acknowledging that the song’s addressee is to blame and claiming they “still got a splinter of soul.” Finally, “Recovery” discusses the struggle many go through when going through a recovery process. Songs like “Lions,” “Ruins,” “Thank You,” and “Recovery” show Betts’ lyrics at their best.
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