With “Can I Be Her,” Ger Carriere bursts through the gates of a new era that is bold, shimmering, and unafraid. It’s the first taste of her upcoming EP and a declaration that her pop sensibilities are not only intact, but positively gleaming.
“Can I Be Her” is as glossy and radiant as it gets. Built on a foundation of shimmering synths and wrapped in the softness of bubblegum pink, the track radiates with the kind of youthful energy that feels both nostalgic and brand new. It’s playful, effervescent, and glowing with the kind of brilliance that’s impossible to ignore.
But underneath the glitter lies a question that remains aching and unresolved. Ger explores the disconnect between fantasy and reality in a relationship where she once felt adored, only to realize that affection has faded and expectations have gone unmet. It’s a track that daydreams in full colour while quietly nursing a bruise.
There’s a bittersweet ache woven through the song’s chorus, where she wonders who she was in the beginning, and what changed. In asking “Can I Be Her,” Ger holds a mirror to her relationship, longing for the version of love where she was seen, centered, and cherished. Instead, she’s left with someone who drains more than they give.
Ger’s voice glides effortlessly across the track’s bright, electronic palette, marrying emotional complexity with sugar-sweet production. Sonically, she channels a sound reminiscent of Chappell Roan; shiny, infectious, and unabashedly pop, though Ger’s approach is grounded and emotionally centered.
This single opens the door to a new era for Ger Carriere, one where she’s unafraid to wear glitter and grief in the same breath. “Can I Be Her” is a pop confessional dressed for the dancefloor, daring in its vulnerability and dazzling in its sound.
With this release, Ger offers a glimpse into the direction of her forthcoming EP and if “Can I Be Her” is any indication, listeners can expect a sound that balances shimmer with sincerity, and emotion with pure pop delight.