"Hey Cain" sees Babirak battle grief and betrayal on her journey to acceptance in new folk-rock track.
New York, NY (May 24, 2024) - In a string of dynamic single releases leading up to a highly anticipated album, Stephanie Babirak debuts a heartfelt and vulnerable indie-rock track with her newest offering, “Hey Cain.”
Cover art for "Hey Cain"; Image by Johnel Clemente
“Hey Cain” sees Babirak using the allegory of Cain and Abel (from the Old Testament in the Bible) to explore the emotions that come with betrayal and the many forms of grief that ensue as a result. Referencing the famous bible verse “Love is patient, love is kind” from Corinthians in the New Testament, Babirak showcases exquisite wordplay in her lyrics by accusing someone of being“So impatient, so unkind....your love don’t look like mine.” The song then moves into the chorus where Babirak grapples with the strange grieving process that occurs when letting go of people who are okay with losing you. Lyrically, the song is one that hopes to bring the listener to the final stage of grief - acceptance - while simultaneously acknowledging how difficult it can be to actually get there.
Musically, the track is reminiscent of a Phoebe Bridgers style with its dreamy folk-rock sound infused with harp... a quintessential element to Babirak’s discography. Friends and collaborators Peter Scoma and Cody Geil are also featured on this track to bring to life what has been described as a “boy genius meets the Beach Boys” soundscape.
Images by David Zayas Jr.
About Stephanie Babirak:
Stephanie Babirak is a renowned harpist based in New York City. Lauded as “seraphic” and “a lovely harpist” by the Huffington Post, she is best known for her contemporary approach to the harp. She has performed with pop acts like Adele, Phoebe Bridgers, and Sandra Day, and her performances have been featured in the 2018 Super Bowl commercial for Hyundai Genesis and on NBC’s “Mr. Robot.” She has toured nationally and internationally, playing venues ranging in size and prestige from debuting works at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, to a sound bath in a Brooklyn salt cave. Her mission is to create music that makes the harp relevant and accessible to all audiences.