A melancholic piece detailing a household left in disarray, Liv Miraldi’s “Friend of the Family” sheds light on the aftermath of a shocking affair.
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Every family has their secrets, but some more surprising than others.
Though sometimes innocent, others – when unraveled – brutally tear families apart.
Liv Miraldi knew sharing her story via the song “Friend of the Family” would be difficult, but she also knew it had to be done: The track is a powerful letter of a parent’s affair from a daughter’s perspective. Beautifully displaying this personal tale, she bravely voices the immense pain her and her family experienced. Hearing Miraldi’s gut-wrenching account, others who have been through something similar can feel less alone.
We used to spend all of our weekends
In the back of her yard
I’d be playing on the swing set
While you played her guitar
To spend so much time with someone only to discover they are not who you think they are, can really mess with your mind. Miraldi’s father, along with a “family friend,” enacted the ultimate form of betrayal – and the scars are long lasting.
Based in Los Angeles, Liv Miraldi is a singer/songwriter whose music envelops you fully in whatever emotion she is feeling. You sense those eternal wounds.
Actively releasing music since 2017, Miraldi is best recognized for her viral 2022 singles “Wingwoman” and “Same People,” which have a combined million+ streams on Spotify. Each song showcases that stirring quality through moody soundscapes and intricate storytelling; her first release of 2024, “Friend of the Family” is a passionate offering deeply woven in rich narrative.
She’s just a friend of the family
There’s no need to worry
No, nothing’s going on
What a good friend to the family
What about the family she did wrong
Actions have consequences. You can get caught up in a moment, lost in the intimacy.
But it is important to step back and think about how your behavior affects others.
In this scenario, a friend of the family ended up being the destroyer of a family – and with every aching note in this song, we understand the totality of that complete devastation. What was once a tight, solid unit is now in shambles, and Liv Miraldi is left to pick up the pieces.
She takes us into her world, and we are sucked into that intense angst.
The more i think about it
The more i wonder if she thinks about it
Did she tell her kids about it
I doubt it
Nooooo
She’s not a friend of the family
She f*ed up the family now it’s gone
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