Southern California native and burgeoning pop talent Amanda Fagan speeds into the emotional fast lane with her newest single, “Chasing Freeways,” a heart-stung, introspective pop jewel that taps into the tender longing of putting cherished memories to rest while searching for meaning in what’s to come.
At only 21, Amanda has already demonstrated that she has much more than just star potential. A musical theater major and a Marvel-loving nerd, her Tony Stark musical is a one-woman show in her back pocket, and the proud big sister to “Squish,” as she calls her little brother, Amanda pours that lifelong experience and emotion into this track. You can hear it in every note, and there’s youth and also wisdom in her voice.
“Chasing Freeways” grew out of a pair of back-to-back road trips, one to Hollywood and the other to a family reunion that provided more than just a view. As she drove home and was alone with her thoughts, Amanda began to think that these special times we have with those we love sometimes come into the starkest contrast when the dust has settled and we find ourselves in the quiet that follows. That kind of emotional whiplash, the rapture of connection followed by the silent echo of its absence, is what this song captures so powerfully.
Set to a sleek, emotionally complex pop production, Amanda’s voice is restrained but grounded, like a whispered confession over an empty highway. The melody proceeds like a lonesome night drive, measured, ruminative, a wide-open space that allows you to think, to feel, to empathize. It’s a song for anyone who’s had to drive away from a moment they never wanted to end, only to learn that sometimes moving forward means saying goodbye to something that feels like home. But Amanda leaves us comforted, knowing that love, connection, and laughter might just be around the corner. That even though we’re all alone, there may be hope.
With “Chasing Freeways,” Amanda Fagan adds a new dimension to her relatively recent work. She is a young woman who can be quiet and unassuming in person, but who sings as if she has lived a thousand emotional lives. It’s a soulful reminder that no matter where we go, our hearts travel with us every step of the way. And sometimes, the most essential part of the journey is realizing that never being by yourself means you always have someone beside you.
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