“Sure, it’s easy to talk
But I take it and I eat it with a cherry on top
Indulging in situations that are fabricated imaginations
Moments that cease to exist
Only want to fix it with a kiss on the lips
But I think I might
Take a bite” 

In the song, “Take a Bite,” English crooner Beabadoobe sings about how instead of facing difficult conversations in a relationship she will cover it up with physical affection.  

It’s a self-awareness and mature outlook that widely contrasts with her past two albums. With her latest offering, Beabadoobe is ready to be accountable for her actions.  

Accountability – it’s the main theme running through Beabadoobe’s recently released, This is How Tomorrow Moves. The album – which showcases a more sophisticated side of Beabadoobe – also features “Coming Home”, “Ever Seen” and “Beaches.”  

One notable thing about this album was that it was recorded in Los Angeles, a long way from Beabadoobe’s home in London. And with Rick Rubin – arguably one of the greatest producers of all time – onboard, this album is a big step up in Beabadoobe’s career.   

With this new album, Beabadoobe tells her coming-of-age story of getting through heartbreak. Compared to her sophomore album Beatopia where she sings about falling in love, This is How Tomorrow Moves tells the aftermath of how a breakup forced Bea to grow up.  

I like how in each of Beabadoobe’s albums you can see her progress, whether in her songwriting or as a person. Her debut album, Fake it Flowers, is angsty and raw, and in each subsequent record, she matures a little bit. But I feel this growth fully amounts to This is How Tomorrow Moves. 

Back to “Take a Bite” – it’s super catchy but also cleverly written. Here, Beabadoobe upgrades her songwriting with allusions to Adam and Eve in the pre-chorus where she sings “Take a bite.” Her songwriting just adds to the album and makes it an enjoyable listen. I love it when you listen to songs and you notice a fun play of words, or when you find one relatable. Being able to connect with music is what makes it so great, and Beabadoobe lets us connect with her through music.  

A personal favorite song of mine in this album was “California.” I love the classic Blink-182-ish punk rock riff. I also liked how she paid homage to California. 

The one song that I think encapsulates the message This is How Tomorrow Moves is trying to send is “Girl Song.” 

I was pleasantly surprised by this song; it strays away from her usual style of guitar-heavy music but enters a more delicate realm where piano is the leading instrument. “Girl Song” opens up a whole new side of Beabadoobe I’d never heard.  

Here Beabadoobe talks about the struggles of growing up as a girl. The song essentially is about older Beabadoobe comforting a younger version of herself. “Girl Song” really strikes a chord in me because of how relatable it is, especially to a female audience.  

The album has plenty of other notable tracks such as cheeky “Real Man,” bossa nova-ish “A Cruel Affair” and drama-filled “This is How It Went.” 

Overall, this album was a great listen and a new milestone in Beabadoobe’s career. This is How Tomorrow Moves is a tale of heartbreak and growing pains, Beabadoobe preaches the importance of accountability and learning from mistakes.