Julia Michaels' new song 'Scissors' is a playful yet empowering anthem about letting go of negativity and embracing self-worth. With its bossa nova-inspired rhythm and catchy lyrics, the song encourages listeners to shed the ties that no longer serve them. The collaboration with Maren Morris adds another layer of creativity to the track, resulting in a visually stunning and thought-provoking music video.
Whether it’s a toxic relationship, a draining habit, or an environment that no longer feels right, sometimes there are ties that simply aren’t worth mending. Julia Michaels makes this crystal clear with her playful single, ‘ Scissors ,’ offering the perfect soundtrack for cutting—not crafting—through negativity and embracing self-worth.
Released on January 11, ‘Scissors’ stands out with its bossa nova-inspired rhythm, complemented by light percussion, smooth guitar licks, and a laid-back tempo, all of which lend a breezy, carefree vibe. Despite the gravity of letting go, Julia told Soundstrip that she didn’t find it difficult to make the song feel liberating rather than heavy. “It came together quickly,” she said. “Once I was in the studio, I had written it alone and I started humming. I had ‘scissors’ as the lyric, and then I was piecing together the lyrics for the course.” Produced with The Monsters & Strangerz and John Ryan, the Grammy-nominated singer continued, “I was like, ‘I have this really silly, cute course. Is this anything?’ And they’re like, ‘Yeah, let’s try it.’”FOR Julia, ‘Scissors’ isn’t about one specific person. Rather, it’s the product of years of self-reflection. “Through past experiences, you know, you learn what you want in your life, what you don’t want in your life, what you’re willing to settle for, what you’re not,” she explained. Starting her career at 16 as a songwriter, Julia’s breakthrough came with her 2017 debut single, “Issues.” At 31, she reflects with clarity. “With age, obviously, comes growth, evolution, and maturity. There are just some people where you’re like, ‘Oh, you’re really toxic and I shouldn’t be around you,’” she shared. Being the type to say, “If you want to leave, you can leave” as she claimed, the rising star wants everyone to understand that love doesn’t stop just because someone walks away. “I think it is a funny way of saying ‘let go of bad energy.’ It’s okay. If people leave, the world still turns. That’s totally fine, it’s just fun, and don’t take it too seriously. I think we kind of need that right now.”COLLABORATING with American country singer Maren Morris was a perfect pairing for Julia—two bold personalities channeling their shared organic energy into a powerful connection.“Actually, we had written ‘Cut’ together (Released on June 2024). She asked me if I wanted to sing that with her,” the chart-topping performer recalled. “Funny enough, I had written ‘Scissors,’ which was a completely different concept. I also had sent it to her… she just loved it so much.”Their chemistry went beyond music. “We’re both very satirical and dark and silly. I just thought we could do this song together and be really playful and fun with it,” she explained. The playful dynamic between Julia and Maren also translated into the surrealist-inspired music video for ‘Scissors.’ The video blends quirky, fun visuals with a subtle dark edge, with bright, bold colors and oversized scissors as symbolic props. “When I sent her the music video treatment, she was just so into it and so excited about it,” Julia said. “Getting to make the video with her was just so fun. We had a blast.”THE future remains fluid, but one thing is clear: Julia is committed to releasing music that aligns with her authentic vision. “I don’t know if I’m going to make an album. I don’t know if I’m going to keep releasing singles,” she said. “I’m kind of putting out music as I feel it, as it comes, and getting to be able to create a visual world for them to live in is just been awesome.” Touring and live performances are also on her radar. “I hope to tour these songs, and I hope to eventually potentially make an album out of them when I’m ready.” Despite the uncertainty about her next project, Julia’s desire to bring ‘Scissors’ to life through a live experience is palpable. “Not right now, but we’re definitely talking about it.” “We’re getting back into rehearsals for the first time, which is so fun. I definitely feel a bit rusty, but I have always been an all or nothing kind of person, I’m either not gonna do it, or I’m gonna give everybody a show—a capital S capital H capital O-W—because my fans deserve that.” While not currently working with anyone, she keeps the door open for potential future partnerships with artists she admires. “There’s so many people that I love as artists. Lola Young, I think is so sick. SZA I love.” In the meantime, ‘Scissors’ serves as a stepping stone in Julia’s journey of shedding the old to make space for the new
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