Cranberry

by Charlie Houston

supported by

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

$1 CAD or more

about

"Cranberry" is the new indie pop single from Canadian artist Charlie Houston about the anxieties of causing unnecessary stress on those around you. "This song was inspired by me burning a rubber spoon onto a pan onto a pan and then thinking the fumes from the burnt spoon might kill me," Charlie reflects. "I freaked out and ran into my room but knew I was overreacting so didn't want to talk to anyone about it. I'm terrified of being a burden on the people around me." The delicate arrangement of soft acoustic strumming, twinkling piano, and upbeat percussion perfectly wrap the vulnerable hook "I don't wanna be a burden, baby."

lyrics

Lyrics

Left the element on
Burning down the house
And the chemical flames
Danced across my mouth

And I’m freaking out
Oh, I’m freaking out
I’ve been freaking out
Oh, I’m freaking out

Don’t wanna be a burden baby
Your burden baby

Spent my whole undergrad degree
Hoping someone could save
But all I found was just conversations
No one knows anything

And I’m freaking out
Oh, I’m freaking out
I’ve been freaking out
Oh, I’m freaking out

Don’t wanna be a burden baby
Your burden baby

credits

released October 13, 2023

license

about

Charlie Houston Toronto, Ontario

I just want my songs to be super authentic and address shit that all young people deal with.

charliehouston.com

contact / help

Contact Charlie Houston

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Charlie Houston, you may also like:

Boy Boredom
by Cosma Joy

German-British artist Cosma Joy weaves indie pop, UK jazz, and Neo soul into an ambitious, airy debut EP that’s perfect for springtime. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 30, 2022
go to album
Hello, I'm Britti.
by Britti

The singer's debut is a love letter to New Orleans full of odes to resiliency and empowerment. Bandcamp Album of the Day Feb 8, 2024
go to album
FINE
by Stella Talpo

Stella Talpo’s latest EP travels from burbling synth balladry to moody, rippling pop and back again. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 20, 2022
go to album
first burn (EP)
by Stella Talpo

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jul 14, 2020
go to album
TYCSOL
by Johari Noelle

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jun 4, 2019
go to album
Wíyake
by WÍYAKE

featured on Bandcamp Radio Aug 22, 2017
go to album
Superclean Vol. I
by The Marías

featured on Bandcamp Radio Jan 16, 2018
go to album