Millaze’s new track Driveways hits hard with emotional lyrics and an explorative sound. The song starts with a unique, pulsing synth that sets a dreamy mood, before growing into an emo-inspired pop-rock anthem. Her expressive vocals guide you through a story of looking back at the past with regret and realising that healing starts by taking responsibility for the choices you’ve made.
Written in December 2023 while Millaze was at an indie show in Pittsburgh, ‘Driveways‘ was inspired by her own experiences of missing out on things she loved because of past relationships. She explains, “I was mourning all the shows I didn’t go to over the years because my boyfriends at the time didn’t want to go.” The song is about owning up to the “dead-end” moments in life and realizing how those past choices shape who you are now.
Millaze’s unique style combines emo, alt-pop, and experimental beats, creating a sound that feels both personal and bold. She’s known for exploring complex feelings in her music, and ‘Driveways’ continues that trend. The track is for anyone who’s ever been stuck in a cycle of bad decisions but wants to break free and move forward.
The lyrics are packed with emotional honesty, especially lines like “I keep choosing dead-end boys, I tell myself that they’re men if I just believe in them,” and “I live in driveways with the aux cord in, waiting.” These words speak to anyone who’s been caught in a bad relationship but is ready to heal and change. With ‘Driveways’, Millaze continues to show her growth as an artist, offering an anthem for anyone trying to take control of their future and leave the past behind.
Listen to ‘Driveways’ by Millaze, streaming now.
