I was thoroughly confused when I heard the solely major key kick off Addison Grace’s remake of “Overthink,” which was called “Why I Overthink.” Rather than starting off on a twisting minor tune, “Why I Overthink” began with a lighthearted beat.

I have to agree with Addison’s remake of this song—“Overthink” is lyrically adorable but lacks the variation it needed to hit the charts.

“Why I Overthink” brings an infusion of ups and downs, which is quite different from the original “Overthink.” The remake illustrates the expanse of Addison’s creativity and talents. “Why I Overthink”—while having the same lyrics as “Overthink”—is vastly different, and the purest display of Addison’s growth as a musician.

Though Addison has yet to make it to the large radio stations, their music is slowly climbing in the ranks, and not without reason.

“Why I Overthink” introduced more instruments with perhaps a less pounding beat that much better matched the overall mood of the track. The variety in the song is layered as well; while the moody tune still drifted around, it is diluted with cheery strumming, which adds complexity to the piece.

Another element that was surprising, yet pleasing, is the several interjections throughout the song. A few that stick clearly in my mind were when several lyrics were sung as a chorus, which also demonstrates how Addison’s skills have improved and their horizons have expanded to new and more professional grounds. Additionally, there is a sector of comments in a normal speaking voice, which breaks up any chance of monotony.

A lot has changed with Addison since “Overthink” came out—not only physically, such as their hair color, but also emotionally and mentally. Addison has come out as non-binary and seems to show their true colors more openly now. While this may be just the side they show to the media, I can surely see Addison’s development through their music. The once whispering voice of Addison has blossomed into a confident cadence, lacing their tunes with emotion.

The best example of this has to be at the point in the song where rather than continuing on with the same vocals as the original, Addison takes a different route with a burst of high notes, taking a moment to show off their excellent range.

On top of this, there were often vocals in the background that were so fitting, I couldn’t have chosen a better formation myself. Though subtle, this brought the piece together in a way that only “Why I Overthink” had, and not the song it had originated from.

“Why I Overthink” was a vast improvement from the already spectacular “Overthink:” Addison’s advancements in professionalism, creativity, expression, instrumentals, and vocals were quite clear. I am still awaiting the day when Addison’s music will hit the big stations and boom—I have no doubt that with the right exposure, their music will burst into the spotlight and their hard work will at last pay off.