“Times Like These“: Addison Rae Navigates the Whirlwind of Stardom on Debut Album “Addison”
“Times Like These,” the tenth compelling track on Addison Rae’s debut album, Addison, gracefully arrived yesterday, June 6, 2025.
The song is accompanied by a truly exquisite official music video, marking the directorial debut in the music industry for renowned photographer Ethan James Green.
This track, part of the Columbia Records release, offers a profound glimpse into Rae’s internal world.
Lyrically, Addison Rae grapples with the disorienting sensation that “life moves faster than me,” articulating a profound sense of disconnection and the relentless whirlwind of modern existence.
The song delves into the pressures and rapid pace of contemporary life, alongside the earnest search for grounding and the intricate emotional landscape of personal and professional transitions.
The entire album, including this track, was meticulously produced by Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd, with all compositions co-written by Addison Rae, Kloser, and Anderfjärd.
The music video, shot across the vibrant tapestry of New York City, opens with Rae traveling serenely near the ocean with an apparent lover, then transitions to her in a dressing room, poised for a performance.
The narrative effortlessly blends cool detachment with emotional depth, tracing Addison’s journey from a breezy boat ride to intimate backstage moments, culminating in high-energy choreography.
The album, lauded by The New York Times as “one of the year’s signature pop releases,” has been praised for its hypnotic, almost trance-like pop sound and vivid imagery.
Addison’s live performance of “Times Like These” at The Box in New York City further amplified the anticipation for the album.
Quotable Lyrics:
I know you like when I wear this dress
I feel best when I’m wearin’ less
If I dye my hair bleach blonde
Maybe then I’ll turn you on
Tell you what I want tonight
What will you make me feel this time?
I’m so caught up in my head
Wanna take back what I said
I’m so confused
My life moves faster than me (me)
Can’t feel the ground beneath my feet (ah-ah-ah-ah)
No matter what I try to do
In times like these, it’s, it’s how it has to be
Yeah, how it has to be
Don’t wanna get too close, I’m scared
Do you hate me, or do you care?
Think about all the time I spent
Feelin’ lost, but I’m found again
