About 'Gaslight'

 

Artist: Bonnie Kellett

Producer: Govinda Doyle

Writers: Bonnie Kellett

Release Date: March 14, 2022

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Gaslight (verb) - manipulate (someone) using psychological methods into questioning their own sanity or powers of reasoning.

It’s currently a hot topic, a term used frequently in popular culture. Many people express being gaslit in romantic instances, work situations and/or in relationships with friends and family. This song has been on quite a journey since its inception as a poem written by Bonnie, inspired by her own experiences back in 2018, and goes through how to get out of the cycle of being gaslit. 

“What I love about songwriting and music is that it’s such an incredible tool,” says Bonnie. “By putting my thoughts and feelings down as a poem and then to music, it empowered me to write myself out of a toxic situation. Like so many songs on the upcoming album, this song isn’t about being a victim, it’s about the confusion you experience, but then finding the strength to pull yourself out of it. It’s not an easy topic for me to talk about, but we’re all human, and I know so many friends and family that have been through similar situations. I hope that this song will inspire others to know they can break free.”

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Gaslight was recorded with ARIA Award-winning producer, Govinda Doyle, at his studio on the Gold Coast.

Bonnie says, “When I went to Govinda Doyle with the idea for this song, I described that I wanted the listener to feel uneasy and off balance, like something wasn’t quite right. We did this by featuring pizzicato notes played on the guitar, a reverse effect on a crash cymbol and guitar chords throughout the song.”

The guitar solo, performed by an incredible artist in her own right, Lecia Louise, was created based on the same idea of feeling uneasy and not in control. The remaining instruments were performed by Doyle, including Bonnie’s late fathers 1978 Gibson banjo.

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Lyrics

 

VERSE

Hey there Mr, taking names

Changing the rules, but not the games

I was foolish to take your love

Maybe you've had your fun, but I've had enough

 

CHORUS

He loves me, he loves me not

Did he ever love me, but somehow forgot

In the dark of the night

I'm living my life

In the flickering glow of his gaslight

 

VERSE

All the mind games they took their toll

Spinning my life in and out of control

And the next part I know it's no secret

Like a drug babe I know you enjoyed it

 

CHORUS

He loves me, he loves me not

Did he ever love me, but somehow forgot

In the dark of the night

I'm living my life

In the flickering glow of his gaslight

 

BRIDGE

And I've waited to be brave

With this feeling to get away

What's been broken can be fixed

These wings can fly even after they're clipped

 

CHORUS

He loves me, he loves me not

Did he ever love me, but somehow forgot

In the dark of the night

I'm living my life

In the flickering glow of his gaslight

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OUTRO

I loved him, I love him not

Did I ever love him, but somehow forgot

In the dark of the night

I'm leaving you right

In the flickering glow of your gaslight