Per the artist, the song “Ascend” is “about the difficulties around romantic relationships and discovery of oneself.” This is shown through the lenses of overpridefulness (I know it’s not a real word), mental health struggles and seeing growth in spite of that. I love that. I also love that Vaelei says “forget you” to toxic relationships. And, if you’ve followed me the last couple years, I’m a sucker for a good song about ridding oneself from toxicity. It’s really so damned freeing. Check out “Ascend” and support dope music in all its forms.