Bahamas-born singer Mary Simone delivers a mesmerising interpretation of ‘Scared To Be Lonely’ that trades the original’s electronic pulse for something warmer, rawer, and, arguably more haunting. With her delicately commanding voice at the centre, this version unspools the ache behind the lyrics, laying bare the emotional wreckage of a love that once meant everything.
Backed by a seasoned group of musicians- Michael Olatuja on bass, Devon Yesberger on keys, Jamie Eblen on drums, and Stephen Webber (also the track’s producer) on guitar- Simone’s rendition feels less like a cover and more like a rediscovery. Where the Dua Lipa/Martin Garrix version soared with club-ready energy, this one moves with the quiet gravity of a late-night confession.
Recorded at New York City’s legendary Power Station, where icons like David Bowie left their mark, Simone leans into the room’s storied soul. Webber’s production trades glossy beats for an earthy arrangement, allowing space for introspection. Slide guitar tones flicker in and out, while the rhythm section grounds the track in a kind of emotional realism that’s rare in modern pop interpretations.
What makes this track truly stand apart though, is Simone’s delivery. There’s a tension in her phrasing, an urgency that suggests she’s not just singing about emotional distance, she’s standing on the edge of it. You feel every ounce of hesitation, every echo of “what if,” and every beat of self-preservation disguised as vulnerability.
‘Scared To Be Lonely’ marks the third release on Simone’s upcoming EP, and if this is the emotional weight she’s bringing to a reinterpretation, one can only imagine the depth waiting in her original material. There’s just one song left to complete the project, and it’s safe to say anticipation is building.
For fans of genre-bending ballads, raw storytelling, and voices that cut through the noise, this release is one to hold onto.
