Dreams, thoughts, and feelings collide and interact in unpredictable ways to influence the decisions we make and the relationships we form. It is both interesting and frustrating how the heart and the head seem to contradict each other in many aspects of our lives resulting in perpetual indecision.
The song “Pool,” written and sung by Remi Wolf and Still Woozy, reflects that inner conflict with soft singing and dynamic music that tells a story. The collaboration resulted in a song with lyrics quickly strung together in order to communicate the mutability of life in its purest form.
“Remi and I had been hanging out talking about life all morning, so the content for the song was fresh on our minds as we went to write,” Still Woozy said in an interview with Flood Magazine. “She recorded her verse in one take and we knew instantly it was something special.”
The two artists generally create music of differing styles which made the collaboration somewhat unexpected. The opposing styles merged into one contributes to the overall message of the song itself which examines the unpredictability of life.
“’Pool’ was such a beautifully natural collaboration—and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art,” Wolf said.
The chorus, “I don’t really know where my head’s at / I just know that my heart’s not there yet” displays the vulnerability in admitting that certain thoughts and feelings do not always align. They sing together, “Maybe I’m just crazy / About the thought of thinking I adore you.”
Still Woozy is currently one of my favorite artists. This collaborative work speaks to me. I always enjoy the style of music that Still Woozy produces because of the fluid melodies and dancey rhythms. The song has a dreaminess to it that lets me escape from reality as I immerse myself in the music.
“Pool” was released as a single following both artists’ debut albums and the song is also featured in Still Woozy’s album “If This Isn’t Nice, I Don’t Know What It Is,” released in 2021. Other popular songs by these artists include “Goodie Bag” by Still Woozy and “Cinderella” by Remi Wolf.
You can listen to Still Woozy and Remi Wolf’s “Pool” on all streaming platforms.