In this interview, Franxie opens up about “Nobody’s Home,” discussing dissociation, emotional shutdown, minimalist production, and songwriting as self-recognition, tracing a quieter, inward chapter toward an independently built EP journey.
1. “Nobody’s Home” deals with dissociation rather than a traditional narrative like heartbreak. What made you want to explore emotional shutdown as the core of this song?
There wasn’t any intentional exploration when I wrote it. I wasn’t trying to explain anything or frame it a certain way, I was just trying to find words for what I was feeling, or what I wasn’t feeling. Writing the song helped me recognise that shutdown as a coping mechanism rather than something I was being overwhelmed by.
2. The line “the lights are on, blinds are drawn, nobody’s home” feels central to the track. Can you talk about how that lyric came together?
That line came together instinctively. I kept picturing a house that looks lived in from the outside but feels empty inside. It was a simple image that captured that internal distance. The blinds being drawn adds a sense of control and self-protection, rather than letting everything fall apart.
3. Compared to your debut single Fucking Around, this release feels quieter and more inward-looking. How do you see these two songs connecting within the same body of work?
I wrote the two songs about a year apart, but I see them as connected moments rather than separate ideas. Fucking Around is more outward and restless, while “Nobody’s Home” turns inward. They sit in the same emotional space but respond to it differently, which is something I’ve carried through my writing and into how I perform them live.
4. The song relies on gentle acoustic textures and very restrained vocals. How intentional was that minimal approach in reflecting the theme?
The minimal approach came out of a lot of trial and error. I actually struggled with the mix and experimented a lot with recording, production, and instrumentation, constantly making small tweaks and trying different ideas. I’m not a strong guitarist and I rely on a few familiar patterns, but this song never felt like the guitar should be the centre. I wanted the music to move in a way that feels like listening inward rather than outward. I love songs that leave space for interpretation, where listeners can place themselves inside the lyrics. Even for me, I love this song but I also kind of zone out listening to it, just vibing, and that felt true to the emotional state. Dissociation isn’t loud, it’s empty, and I didn’t want the production to interrupt that.
5. You’ve mentioned that shutting down was a coping mechanism rather than an ending. Did writing “Nobody’s Home” change the way you understand that emotional state?
It definitely opened up my awareness of it. There’s an irony in being a songwriter who writes about feelings while also struggling to identify them in real time. When a song pours out of me, I usually have an “oh shit” moment where I realise, that’s how I feel. Writing this one helped me take control of my own narrative and do what I needed to do for myself.
6. As an independent, self-produced artist releasing music at your own pace, what are you hoping listeners take away from “Nobody’s Home” as you continue building toward an EP in 2026?
I hope the song can sit with people in quiet moments, especially late at night when you’re alone. I never expected this song to actually be released, so there’s something really nice about letting it go. Releasing music independently has allowed me to put myself out there more honestly, and I’ll keep sharing what I’m working on as it comes together.
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