“Settles” works through the
emotional weight of a long-distance relationship, pairing vulnerability
with a quiet sense of hope. In the Irish singer’s own words, it captures the ache of
repeated airport goodbyes and the belief that things might eventually
calm.
“’Settles’ is a love song about a long distance relationship where it feels like
the time spent together is fleeting and that you always seem to be
saying goodbye to each other at an airport,” Mescal explains. “It’s
about the hope that one day the dust will settle, life will get less
busy and the two of you will get to be together without any
interruptions. It’s about reassurance, yearning, hope and loving someone
from a distance.”
The
London pop-up arrives after a period of steady momentum for Mescal, following the recent single “Thin” and support slots with HAIM, Dermot
Kennedy, and Florence + The Machine.
Beyond Ridley Road Market, Mescal is confirmed for Kendal Calling at the end of July and London’s All Points East on 22 August.
