INTERVIEW: Aya Yves Just Released Her New Song ‘Dear E.’, Here’s What E. Taught Her
Aya Yves. Photo supplied.
Canberra musician Aya Yves reached out to me about writing a piece for her new single, Dear E. However, rather than asking her questions, I wanted to get her words captured in a way she was proud of. It’s a song that talks about her relationship with her older sister, and it’s deeply, deeply personal.
Aya has a way of making the personal relatable and transferring you into her shoes. I don’t think she’d mind me saying this – her relationship with E. has had its ups and downs. However, recent news caused her to reflect on their relationship, and from here, Dear E. was born. Here’s what Aya wrote in its entirety. I’m honoured that she reached out to me to publish this.
Things E. Taught Me
Dancing is always welcome.
Life can get really dark really quickly. Whilst it’s important to acknowledge that space, and let yourself grieve, open the curtains and bring some light in. Put on some music that makes you feel ridiculous- ours is Doja Cat’s Boss Bitch - and crump like it’s the year 2000. Laughs guaranteed.
When you don’t want to cry anymore, laugh.
With grief like this, the tears are always there. You can tap into them at any given moment and within seconds you’ll be snotty nosed and puffy eyed- which can get really tiring. The amount of inappropriate jokes we’ve made about death and cancer in the last year are a little ridiculous, but it’s how we’re coping.
Don’t underestimate the power of a jelly cup.
Jelly cups in the hospital are arguably the only edible thing, stash them, enjoy them, befriend the nurses so they bring you more.
The cure for addiction is connection.
Whilst I’m not a healthcare professional, the biggest thing I’ve noticed through supporting E. through her struggles with mental health, was that the most progress always came from me showing up, with no judgement, and saying I love you. Showing up when she didn’t want me to. Showing up when the lows were low and the comedowns were even lower. All anyone wants is to feel loved, accepted. To know you choose to hold space for them.
Humans with boobs
Check them. Check them often, fondle your tatas regularly or make it fun and get a partner to check them for you. Your life is worth being lived and you are worth looking after. ❤
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You can check out Dear E. below. When I first heard it, I was blown away by the lyrics, and the footage Aya shot for the track. I know that personally, I can take my brother for granted – but I wouldn’t want to be related to anyone else. Reach out to your siblings and see how they’re going. If 2020 has reminded us of anything, human connection will get us through this.