Charlotte Lawrence, known for her hauntingly emotional music, sat down with Rolling Stone at Lollapalooza to share her passion for creating poignant tracks and her disdain for certain lifestyle choices. Among the things she loves are Gracie Abrams and powerful sad songs, but she is quite outspoken about her dislike for men who vape. This intriguing mix of personal and professional insights highlights Lawrence’s multifaceted personality.
Charlotte Lawrence is no stranger to crafting deeply moving songs. At Lollapalooza, she had just finished performing a set filled with her powerful, gut-wrenching tracks when she spoke with Rolling Stone. Despite not performing “Ophelia,” a song she co-wrote with Gracie Abrams, Lawrence shared that it captures those deep emotions she cherishes.
“She feels like family to me at this point,” Lawrence says of Abrams, whom she’s known since childhood. “Besides being the nicest and coolest, she’s a massive talent.” Their collaboration on “Ophelia” was effortless. “When we wrote this song, it was so seamless and easy,” Lawrence recalls. In just an hour, they had created something special, which was later enriched by Ben Gibbard’s contributions.
Lawrence likens her collaboration with Abrams to the legendary partnership of Paul McCartney and John Lennon, albeit humbly. “I’m not comparing myself at all to the Beatles,” she clarifies, reflecting on the joy of working with her long-time friend. “I can’t believe I have this small part in her beautiful career.”
Influenced by musicians like Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, and Elliott Smith, who have their own repertoire of powerful tracks, Lawrence shares a sense of admiration for those who avoid one specific trait she finds particularly off-putting.
“Vaping in itself is so nasty and bad for you,” says Lawrence, candidly expressing her aversion to men who vape. Once a vaper herself, she has since quit, lending weight to her views. “Men who vape, you’re just a little bitch,” she states bluntly, critiquing the trend as both unappealing and potentially dangerous. “Cigarettes are really bad, but at least they’re known. Smoke a cigarette instead of trying to blow Os that smell like cotton candy.”
Charlotte Lawrence’s love for sad songs, her admiration for Gracie Abrams, and her honest opinions on vaping combine to paint a portrait of an artist who is both deeply passionate and refreshingly candid. Her willingness to speak her mind ensures her voice remains as compelling off-stage as it is in her music.
