“Backroad Therapy” by Alexandra Kay

The titular “backroad”, most simply put, is symbolic of the route that leads away from the addressee’s house. And the “therapy” stands for the vocalist resolving that she is no longer going to tolerate his toxic treatment. So when you combine those two ideas, what we get is Alexandra engaging in some “backroad therapy”.

What that means is that up until now, even though the addressee is presented as being both untruthful and physically abusive to her, it’s as if, once again using the simplest language possible, Kay is in love with him. So when dude calls, she responds. And even at times when he doesn’t she will go to see him under her own initiative, being addicted to his loving, as illustrated in the pre-chorus.

But on this particular morning, even though she does proceed to make her way towards his place, the vocalist decides to take matters more seriously and drive right past it. And when he calls sometime later to find out why she’s delaying, by then Alexandra is already “30 miles… out of town” with no intention of “turning around”. 

In other words, she has now really resolved to dump him. But what’s being equally implied throughout is that doing so is a very difficult goal for her to accomplish.

Alexandra Kay

Country singer Alexandra Kay grew up in a part of Illinois known as Waterloo. She has an interesting musical history, including having participated on American Idol back in 2011. She is also known for her association with rap superstar Nelly, who hails from St. Louis, which isn’t that far from her hometown. 

Despite this, as of the release of her song “Backroad Therapy”, Alexandra is yet gain global stardom proper. Her most successful song to date is a 2020 track titled “All the Cowboys”.

Also, it has been pointed out that she enjoys a large social-media following, particularly on TikTok.

“Backroad Therapy”

“Backroad Therapy” has an official release date of 28 October 2022.

Alexandra Kay gives a shoutout to Jo Dee Messina in this song, whom she also mentioned as being one of her main inspirations as a musician.

This song was written by Alexandra in conjunction with Josh Gleave and Andrew Capra, and its producer is Patrick Tohill, who also directed the music video.