The Real Meaning Behind Willow Smith's 'Transparent Soul'

After releasing her new song "Transparent Soul," Willow Smith told Complex that she was "grateful" for the track, because during a difficult year, she was able to explore a different genre. She revealed, "It was the song that proved to me that I needed to let go of the insecurities I had about making a project of this genre." "Transparent Soul" not only includes punk-rock influences with the help of her on the guitar and Blink 182's Travis Barker on the drums, but also edgy lyrics.

According to American Songwriter, Willow was inspired by a quote from a Hindu teacher who she knows personally. She said, "I thought this was a really dope outlet for a new energy I wanted to bring to my music." She added, "It is said that a saintly person is so pure that he or she acts like a spotless mirror. When we come in the presence of such mirror-like soul, we can see both the beauty and ugliness of our inner life."

In the past, Willow was known for her unique Neo soul and experimental pop sound, so her branching into the punk rock realm is a first for the artist. We also hope, based off of the buzz around "Transparent Soul," it won't be the last.  

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