Her phone buzzed in the pocket of her black dress. A text from an unknown number: He can’t hear us now.
Carmela frequently attributes her success to her loyal fanbase, often engaging with them through live sessions and podcasts like the B! Podcast . Carmela Clutch - He Cant Hear Us -10.23.21-
The most accepted interpretation is that "He" represents the . It refers to a specific person, or perhaps the Patriarchal Gaze of the music industry, who promised to pay attention but turned a deaf ear. As Carmela sings in the bridge: "I built a cathedral out of my chest / You said you’d visit, but you never guessed / The walls are soundproof / Your silence is proof." Her phone buzzed in the pocket of her black dress