Her debut album welcomes everyone into the embrace of a living, breathing, seething, and shimmering world of her very own design through the eyes of a mysterious protagonist, referred to as “R.”

“‘Favorite Person’ is a big reveal as we enter into the world of Emptiness is Godly. This song is the underlying theme to our story. Main character ‘R’ finds herself entangled between two romances. Subject ‘R’ exhibits as follows (but not limited to): confusion, guilt, self-awareness, remorse.” Elaborating on “Fiona,” she continued, “‘Fiona’ is ‘R’s experience of nostalgia. Subject ‘R’ exhibits as follows (but not limited to): yearning, benevolence, grief, hope.” — Royal & the Serpent