Seattle indie pop artist Avery Cochrane lays herself bare in the stirring acoustic rendition of her hit single “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night,” contemplating soulful questions of presence and self-perception while embracing her authentic identity.
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Stream: “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night (Alone in My Bedroom Version)” – Avery Cochrane
Staring at the reflection on the surface, we see mirrored expectations of how we perceive ourselves.
The opacity of that image blurs and blends with vulnerability as it shifts and changes. How do we allow our walls to be transparent to those surrounding us while still recognizing ourselves within the reflection? How do we find the courage to dive into the depths of our romantic spirit?
Seattle-based singer/songwriter Avery Cochrane brings these deeply felt questions to life through an intimate ballad about raw, unfiltered emotional vulnerability. The artist has caught attention on TikTok, and now she’s shared her latest genuine showstopper, “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night (Alone in My Bedroom Version)” – a heartfelt acoustic take on her viral August release, “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night” (which has, at the time of this writing already amassed over two million global streams across platforms). Here, Cochrane offers a stirring, stripped-down version of her rising indie pop tune, spotlighting its emotional core and lyrical candor.
She drinks gin martinis,
wears pink thong bikinis
She’s soft like sand beaches,
she’s all you wanted
Short-tempered in short skirts,
she lives in the suburbs
Drives a white beamer,
she’s all I wanted
Everyone wants her
And nobody knows her
I wish I could save her
But I can’t behave her
Active since early 2021, 22-year-old Cochrane is becoming increasingly known for her expressive lyrics, captivating performances, and queer-anthem storytelling. 2024’s widely praised standalone single “Existential Crisis at the Tennis Club” showcased her vivid ideas and fearless authenticity, inviting listeners into her world with courage, honesty, and unfiltered self-expression.
Now, Cochrane has delivered a melodic reflection on the person you present to your friends, shining a warm light on the disconnect between perception and reality whilst unpacking deeper questions on identity amid the quiet transformations of everyday life. “This song is about not having a strong or prideful sense of self, so you instead morph into whatever you think people want from you,” she tells Atwood Magazine, “especially in the context of a night out with friends who you suspect don’t truly understand the real you (because you’ve never let them see it!!).”
And she’s twisting,
shapeshifting on a Saturday Night
Will she waste into the
kind of woman everyone likes?
She’s an industry professional
at telling you lies
Works hard for her money
and still can’t get by
She’s a California keeper
if she just plays pretend
And you’ll love her ’til you leave her
’cause she’s sick in the head
And she’ll pull up to your drive
with tears in her eyes yeah she’s
Shapeshifting on a Saturday night
As listeners enter a safe sanctuary within the walls of their room, soft acoustic strums gently pluck at the heartstrings, offering solace and stillness – a shield from the outside world. The track’s raw, minimal production draws the ears – and the heart – in with intentional intimacy and gravity.
Her boyfriend just cheated, she wouldn’t leave him
He’s got her believin’ it’s human nature
I’ll tell you she’s batshit, she screams at the traffic
Pretends it’s her past self, oh how she hates her
Needs your confirmation
She’s changed a lot since then
Avery Cochrane pulls listeners into a vivid beachside scene, reflecting on what lies beneath the surface glamour and illusion. The waves erase each footprint in the sand, mirroring how easily identity can blur and reshape itself. The scene grows with each line, until she throws caution to the wind in a captivating, emotionally charged chorus:
And she’s twisting,
shapeshifting on a Saturday Night
Will she waste into the kind
of woman everyone likes?
She’s an industry professional
at telling you lies
Works hard for her money
and still can’t get by
She’s a California keeper
if she just plays pretend
And you’ll love her ’til you leave her
’cause she’s sick in the head
And she’ll pull up to your drive
with tears in her eyes
she’s shapeshifting on a Saturday night
The Pacific Northwest artist casts a soft, guiding light, inviting listeners to reflect on what it means to break down the façade and embrace vulnerability.
Avery Cochrane’s voice carries a rare intimacy, leading all who join her on a journey through self-discovery, honesty, and quiet strength. “Shapeshifting on a Saturday Night” is a poetic and authentic statement – an unguarded moment of truth that reaffirms Cochrane’s gift for turning emotion into art.
With this song, she blurs the line between performer and person, shapeshifting once more – this time not to hide herself, but to be seen exactly as she is.
Face to the sky
She don’t wanna live, she don’t wanna die
Her comments and likes, all places she hides
How could I leave her alone tonight?
And she’s twisting,
shapeshifting on a Saturday Night
Will she waste into the kind
of woman everyone likes?
She’s an industry professional
at telling you lies
Works hard for her money
and still can’t get by
She’s a California keeper
if she just plays pretend
And you’ll love her ’til you leave her
’cause she’s sick in the head
And she’ll pull up to your drive
with tears in her eyes
she’s shapeshifting on a Saturday night
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