Katy Perry might have been right when she said “if it’s not like the movies, that’s how it should be”.

Drew Wilson, who recently opened for Ben Lee in Mapleton, has a new song about love which shares a similar sentiment to his fellow US popstar.

The Sunshine Coast singer/songwriter’s single, “You Still Look Good to Me”, is an uplifting indie-pop classic, providing hope for those struggling in love.

As a father-of-two, Drew wants his music to always leave people better off. 

“It’s a song for lovers to remind their other halves that they may not feel good in who they are, but they only need to impress one person,” he says.

“And that person is more in love with them today than they were the day they met.

“It could also be a looking in the mirror song, where you’re telling yourself, ‘It doesn’t matter where you’ve been and where you’re going, just be confident and positive’.”

Drew reminds us that love comes with its challenges

Known for his popular tunes, “Holding onto You” and “Missing You”, Drew says the song also reminds us that love inevitably comes with its challenges.

“The song is about someone not feeling good about themselves,” he says.

“It’s self-pity, remembering the better days when gravity and age hadn’t jaded you.

“It’s about embracing the one you love and celebrating them for who they are.

“It’s a love song maybe, but ‘contentment song’ is probably more accurate.”

Drew takes us inside his song-writing process, saying as a storyteller it’s important to explore characters and situations beyond his own realm. 

“When I write songs, I don’t write with myself or personal life events in mind.

“I try and put myself into another character. Sometimes I might pick a character from a TV series, book or movie and try and express what they’re feeling.

“But I’m always coming from the positive sphere. 

“I also try not to be too descriptive when describing a song, because one listener might think it means one thing, and that’s maybe what they’re going through and can take comfort in. 

“This song can mean a lot of things, such as the concept that love grows stronger and doesn’t diminish. 

“Maybe it’s a discussion around body image, ageing, and not letting those pre-conceptions get in the way of love.

“It could be about the ups and downs and never giving up on the one you love.

“It could be about trying to pep or prop someone up, reminding them that they are worthy and they are special to someone.”

How Drew’s music shot to international heights

Drew’s music took a leap this year when he collaborated with international DJ/Producers Iaco, Riesling, Just Fede and Starzun, to release two tropical-house songs.  

“What would I do” (270,000+ Spotify streams) and “Take it slow” (35,000+ Spotify streams) have been well-received, the former being added to full rotation before release to 91.9 Sea FM.

This year, Drew also released a cover of the 1980s John Waite’s hit, “Missing You” and an original song, “Now You’re Gone”.

He played a local set to fans earlier this month, when Drew launched his new music at Maroochydore’s premier live music venue, Solbar, supported by Beau River and Darcy Kate.

For more on Drew Wilson head to: https://drewwilson.com.