Some songs arrive like a whisper that won’t leave you alone. Havilah Tower’s “Open Wide” is one of those.

This is a track that slowly unravels and asks the question – what happens when you finally realize the life you built may not be the life you really wanted?

There’s a calm ache to the whole track. Tower’s voice is steady, clear, and deeply human, and it doesn’t try to dazzle but just tells the truth. You can hear the relief of letting something go.

Production is sparse but has a cinematic sound, thanks to an international collaboration that included UK producer David A. Griffiths and L.A. based engineer Adam Freeman, It was all done remotely, although “Open Wide” sounds like it could have been recorded in the room right next to you.

Lyrically, it sits with the big questions: What were you chasing? What did it cost? And what did you overlook in the process?

The story behind the song adds another layer. Tower had hit a creative wall when she came across a story about her alma mater hiring songwriter Darden Smith as their first Songwriter-in-Residence. Something about his work cracked something open, and with his mentorship, she found her way back to writing.

Tower’s long-running trio – featuring her on vocals and guitar, Steve Perkins on percussion and Chris Wright on cello – has always leaned toward emotionally honest songwriting. But this one is definitely more distilled. More certain in its quiet.

And in an industry obsessed with volume and perfection, “Open Wide” is a welcome pause. A moment of stillness that says it’s okay to see things differently now.

And maybe that’s the real heart of the song. It’s not about regret. It’s all about perspective. And the courage it takes to change your view.

Keep up with Havilah Tower on her Website

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