Sarah Katherine Lawless Celebrates Late Summer in “Make it Make Sense” (stripped) featuring Ava McCoy - Atwood Magazine

      Singer/songwriter Sarah Katherine Lawless’s newly released “make it make sense – stripped” (feat. Ava McCoy) takes a gentler approach, with its acoustic sound encapsulating a bitterness softened by time.

      This ballad opens with harmonized humming, evoking memories of seasons gone by. The original version, "make it make sense," released in 2024, was reminiscent of a rain-soaked sidewalk in the aftermath of a storm. In contrast, the recently unveiled “make it make sense (stripped)” featuring Ava McCoy offers a more tender perspective, situated between seasons and reflecting on the past. The heavy, humid anger has dissipated, leaving raw vocals enhanced by a fresh outlook alongside a new voice. Consequently, “make it make sense (stripped)” embodies a sense of closure, reminiscing on a summer romance that soured, almost expressing gratitude for the missed opportunities.

      These lyrics express thoughts of misunderstanding:

      “‘Cause you were assuming

      That I was through coping

      And off and away with another”

      Revealing a glimpse into the type of content I tend to engage with online, they evoke a sense of yearning that has evolved from frustration. This rendition carries a confessional tone, resembling regret when looking back. There’s a noticeable distance in this version, a sadness lingering after the anger has passed. It reflects a more nostalgic perspective, recalling the intensity of past emotions. Ava McCoy sings:

      “We’re newly found rivals

      so I’ll play the menace

      And you can go kindly f* off”

      Suddenly, Sarah Katherine Lawless shares in that sentiment. As they unite in the final line, the old bitterness surfaces easily:

      “But you give and take

      Oh my god! Get away from me

      You can head straight back to hell”

      This track encapsulates the shared experience of a situationship, effectively conveying the “disappointed but not surprised” sentiment. The back-and-forth in attention and affection is exasperating; however, with reflection, it highlights how ill-suited they were as partners. The tone shifts from assigning blame to a hard-won acceptance:

      “We walked the plank

      And you sank but I swam to the top

      And away so I thank you”

      These lines, paired with the acoustic melody, articulate the core feeling of this version: a complex detachment, a bitterness softened over time.

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      “make it make sense” (stripped) – Sarah Katherine Lawless ft. Ava McCoy

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