May 11, 2023
Sawyer have a Midas touch when it comes to tapping into innermost emotions, setting the grounds for gold to turn up as the takeaway, and it shows on "Support Group." The indie pop track is an accessible listen for anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of a less-than-healthy romance.
In line with the title, the song brings up the idea of starting a support group but exclusively for people who have all shared a romantic history with the same person that the narrative depicts. This direction of thought brings attention to the importance of seeking outside perspective to gain deeper insight into past experiences and to bring overlooked details or patterns to the surface. The song was likely assembled after lessons were learned in the mud with enough time to pick back up to find comfort in bringing out a bit of quirkiness, best shown at the end of the opening verse, illustrating the narrative. "I was so quiet gassing up your ego just to light it. You lit like kerosene, and I stood by it, keeping my hands warm. Making a damn s'more."
A support group full of exes sharing space would likely be a helpful way to gain some clarity through observing mirrored occurrences through the life of past relationships. Overlooked or brushed-off patterns can rise to the surface with the help of outside eyes that share essential character context. Taking a personal experience and holding it up to a window to find the overlap of patterns alongside others collectively has a strength that can't be easily swept back under the rug. The second verse depicts a slickness by indirectly placing the support group's source of turbulence in the same vicinity as a magician, using the word "magic" to describe the manipulation. "You've got this magic way of twisting words, and it was like you practiced. Lead me to the line between love and madness." This sentiment can refer to the experience of being in the throws of unhealthy love and the idea that someone's charm and effort to appear a certain way can only hide their true character for so long.
Despite its introspective themes, "Support Group" maintains its energetic undercurrent, making it an enjoyable listen for those who want to engage with the lyrical content, those who want to dance and those who wish to do both. Sawyer's artistry shines through in this track, which will likely resonate with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of love that ultimately came to an end for the better.