Alana Springsteen Previews New Music at CMA Fest

June 20th 2025

Same God

Photo credit: Anna Clary

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When I interviewed Alana the day before her set, she said 'Same God’ is “the most honest, vulnerable song I’ve ever written,” and even after just one listen, it isn’t hard to understand why she would feel that.

‘Same God’ feels almost like the continuation of ‘Amen,’ the closing track from her stunning debut album, ‘Twenty Something.’ Where ‘Amen’ speaks of making the decision to live life unapologetically on your own terms, even when those choices defy the expectations of those closest to you. ‘Same God’ unpacks the friction that can arise in the aftermath; while beautifully affirming that although the paths may look different, the values remain the same.

“The same god you think I turned my back on’s had my back down every road. The same god you’re praying’s gonna change me, ain’t afraid to let me grow.”

It’s honest, raw and compelling, from an artist daring enough to wear her heart on her sleeve, even when it’s scary to do so because it is so personal.

It shows a through-line from Twenty Something to this next project that highlights the growth and authenticity Alana pours into her artistry, and how willing she is to face the harder truths and have the tough conversations not only with those closest to her, but also herself, in order to make the kind of music that reflects where she is in her life and resonates with her fans.

Standout lyric: "But I think if we're telling the truth, this is less about me and more about you. You're feeling like you failed somehow, don't you know Him better than that by now?"

Same God: Live on the Riverfront Stage at CMA Fest

Sad Hour

Next up, Alana played ‘Sad Hour;’ an upbeat heartbreak tune that flips the pub / bar ‘happy hour’ concept on its head and instead presents the notion of sitting with your feelings and drinking to dull the sadness in the aftermath of a breakup. “Heartbreak don’t wait for the weekend, it’s okay, some days you gotta drink what you’re feeling.”

While perhaps not as emotionally raw as ‘Same God,’ ‘Sad Hour’ is still an incredibly deep song about embracing the sadness and finding connection in the loneliness, all the while enveloped in an infectiously upbeat melody that juxtaposes the tone of the lyrics:

“If you’re coming off a goodbye, pull the bar stool right by mine / it’s half off the drink with the flower, and another round of tears on the counter. If you’re looking for a good cry, honey you don’t gotta wait til 5 / can turn a Wednesday whiskey sour into a sad, sad hour.”

Speaking of ‘Sad Hour,’ Alana said: ‘Sad Hour’ is a bop, it’s a fun song, but ultimately it’s about learning to process your feelings and going, ‘we don’t have to do this alone.’ We all go through hard things; whatever you’re going through, whatever you’re dealing with – it’s safe with me. If we’re gonna be sad, let’s at least be sad together.

Standout lyric: “So bring me the next, ‘cause when it rains, I pour.”

No word yet on when either song, or her next album, will be released but during our chat, Alana did confirm that Sad Hour is coming “really soon” - to read our full interview with Alana, click here:

Alana will next be in the UK returning to play The Long Road Fest in August - keep an eye on her socials and website on the links below to stay up to date.