Snail Mail Contemplates Mortality On New Song “My Maker“

Last month, Snail Mail, the indie-rock project spearheaded by Lindsey Jordan, revealed their upcoming record Ricochet, which is slated for release on March 27, and shared a grittily infectious track titled “Dead End.” Today, Jordan returns with another preview of the collection—a buoyant, chiming pop-rock track that belies its somber themes regarding death.

“‘My Maker’ served as the initial creative spark for the record, acting as the foundation upon which I crafted the remainder of the songs,” Jordan explained in a press release. She composed the album—her third full-length release and her first in half a decade—following her relocation from North Carolina to NYC. During the opening verse, set against upbeat and energetic guitar chords, Jordan downs a few drinks while waiting for a flight, questioning whether she has lived a righteous enough life to earn entry into paradise.

I hope to soar to the afterlife
Weeping at the terminal lounge
Likely wouldn't even be granted entry
I'm aware I've strayed
Let's begin anew

The chorus hints that the entire concept of heaven and hell might be irrelevant altogether. Perhaps there is no deeper significance to any of it. (Though, one might wonder if the bartender should stop serving her?)