This is electronic pop music that shines a light into its own dark heart, embracing and celebrating the change that comes from periods of struggle. Piano, synth, electronic percussion and ethereal backing vocals serve as the perfect foil to a warm, emotive vocal style that has invited favourable comparisons with the likes of Ilene Woods and Doris Day. She says:
“Armour is my official coming out of the shadows song. Initially inspired by some of the reactions I received to my album, Music for the End of the World, it became an emphatic declaration of strength and healing.
“In response to the very personal nature of the album, I had people asking ‘if I was okay.’ I suppose that meant that as a songwriter I was successful in getting across my complicated and often difficult emotions. But I was also in a place where, while it was lovely that people cared if I was okay, it was also sort of amusing to me, because in reality I am in a much better place emotionally than I’ve ever been.
“The main chorus features the lyric ‘I am fine, better than I’ve ever been’ as a true and real declaration of the strength I have gained over the past 4 years. People often say that experiencing trauma makes you stronger, but having been through it, I know that being traumatized isn’t what makes you stronger. The process of recovering from it, of reclaiming your life and who you are, of taking a stand that says this person who chose to harm you has no power here… those are the personal victories that make you strong.”
“When working on the arrangement and tone of Armour, I decided the song needed to sound like the battle cry that the words are in my life. I wanted the song to feel like warriors marching into an ancient battle. My hope is that this song speaks to anyone looking to celebrate and honour their personal battles and victories. I hope it reaches those looking to take up arms and fight for their right to be whole again."