“Good Enough” opens with the powerful lyrics, “Was I born with a storm cloud / cuz all I know is pain now / you were born with the sun loud / guess one had to do proud.” These lines reveal Vera’s inner turmoil, delving deep into her feelings of comparison and self-doubt. Not only are the lyrics deep and personal, but describing her emotional conflict as a ‘storm cloud’ is a beautiful way to turn her pain into poetry.
The opening lyrics symbolize the emotional conflict of being compared since birth, flawlessly sung in Vera’s angelic vocals over a soft, piano-driven instrumental. Growing up, Zoë constantly felt inferior, being compared since she can remember. Written on their 26th birthday, “Good Enough” serves as both a heartfelt reflection and a way to put in all her thoughts and emotions on what should be a special day.
The chorus is an explosion of Vera’s pain – hard-hitting piano chords, soft-strumming guitar, and drums – along with her soft yet assertive vocals pleading the lyrics, “I want the world to see me / But am I not good enough?” This raw vulnerability is striking in today’s music scene, making for a truly memorable, must-listen track.
Pop singer-songwriter Zoë Vera was born in the Netherlands and raised in South Auckland. She has had previous success with singles like “Don’t Make It My Fault” and “Amsterdam,” both of which received radio play in New Zealand. “Good Enough” is the first single off Vera’s upcoming five-track EP, “Live Harder,” a deep look into traumatic experiences and her life’s rebuilding. “Live Harder” was created in collaboration with producer Danny McCrum, who has worked with artists such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, and Norah Jones.
“Good Enough” is out now on all major music streaming platforms. Delve deep into Zoë Vera’s mind today!
