Jasper Erkens’ Get Out of Your Own Way is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the complex and often less spoken about emotional dissonances that emerge when a young couple becomes new parents. Rich with layered production and bold sonic textures, the track draws listeners into a world that feels both darkly intimate and strikingly universal. Erkens captures the bittersweet shift in relationships after such a life-altering event, weaving together themes of love, tension, and vulnerability with remarkable honesty.
Despite a somewhat morose composition at times, the lyrics convey a persistent sense of hope, even amidst the challenges of navigating a new family dynamic. Lines like “I don’t wanna be your neighbour, I wanna live inside your house” add that needed and everpresent touch of warmth and longing.
It’s artful, unique, and immensely expressive.