THE STORY BEHIND
THE MUSIC
Girl Diary is heartfelt collection of stories about the journey of becoming a young woman, with themes like friendship, love, heartbreak, and growth.
Annabelle’s approach to songwriting
Through her songwriting, Annabelle gives voice to the emotions that girls typically reserve for their private journal pages.
Through themes like heartbreak, relationships, and the experience of being a woman today, Girl Diary is a moment of connection that celebrates the unique yet universally shared experiences of Being A Girl.
My music is a reflection of my personal journey, allowing me to create an emotional connection with the world around me and translate those feelings and experiences into words and music.
— Annabelle rose
How the album was made
Girl Diary is a deeply personal collection of Annabelle’s songwriting, shaped by months of collaboration in Austin, Texas, with fellow musician and producer Steve Carlson.
Recorded at Arlyn Studios, a key fixture in Austin’s music scene since the early 1980s, the album features a heartfelt and authentic selection from Annabelle’s songbook. Annabelle’s partnership with Steve and the many multitalented musicians who played on the album contributed to the development of a sound that perfectly encapsulates her journey, making Girl Diary a true reflection of her artistic vision.
Behind the song
Decorate Your Life
I wrote this song randomly one night in the first semester of last year. I sparked an idea to write about all the pressures we feel, not only as girls, but as human beings in general.
I think that a lot of girls, myself included, feel a lot of pressure to be perfect and fit a certain standard because of the things we are told by our peers – and online. We try to make our lives seem like something they are not in order to please the public eye, when in reality, trying to be perfect is taking up your life.
TELL ME WHAT TO DO TO GET THROUGH YOU, TELL ME WHAT TO SAY SO I CAN WALK AWAY, INSTEAD OF RUNNIN’ AGAIN
Behind the song
Worst Favorite Mistake
This is a very personal and relatable song about a heartbreak I experienced.
I think that a lot of people relate to the feeling of thinking a relationship was a mistake, while also loving all of the amazing memories you made when you were in it. During this relationship, I loved him so much – to the point that I couldn’t do what was best for me and let him go.
Watch Annabelle's cover of Walls
