Critics have praised "Until It Happens To You" for its lyrical strength and raw vulnerability .
: The lyrics emphasize that while one can "say you’re sorry a million times," the depth of the "real bad news" remains incomprehensible until it becomes a personal reality . Musical Composition
: The guitar tones were inspired by the band Explosions in the Sky , and the drumming at the end was designed to sound like a rain shower building up to a release . Reception and Impact Sasha Alex Sloan - Until It Happens To You
: The song begins as a quiet guitar demo but builds into a massive, cathartic finish . This was intentional to mimic an "emotional rollercoaster" .
: It is categorized as an alternative rock and indie pop song with heavy folk influences . Critics have praised "Until It Happens To You"
"Until It Happens To You" is a poignant track by American singer-songwriter , serving as the ninth song on her debut studio album, Only Child , released on October 16, 2020 . The song explores the profound divide between sympathy and true empathy in the face of grief . The Story and Meaning
: Sasha Alex Sloan noted in interviews with Paper Magazine and Entertainment Voice that while she and her boyfriend wanted to support their friend, they realized they could not fully understand his pain because they had never experienced a loss that personal . Reception and Impact : The song begins as
Produced collaboratively with her boyfriend, , the song is structured to mirror the unpredictable nature of grief .