Ethel Cain's new album, "I'll Always Love You," is set to be released through Willoughby Tucker. The album includes her latest single, "Fuck Me Eyes," which will be available on July 2, 2025.
This song is a heartfelt nod to Kim Carnes' 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes," but Cain adds her unique flair with themes of small-town life and teenage emotions. In "Fuck Me Eyes," she sings about a specific girl. Yet, she captures the essence of every girl who stirred whispers in school, the stunning blonde who everyone admired but also felt uneasy around because of her perceived reputation. Despite her beauty, this girl feels deeply lonely. The song feels like a reflective high school memory, blending emotions with a polished sound. Cain's voice shines with both strength and openness, reminiscent of her previous work but with a fresh and catchy pop vibe. It's a blend of heartbreak that feels both sweet and intense. Cain describes the song as a tribute to girls who seem perfect but carry a different kind of baggage, the kind of reputation that unfairly labels them as flawed. However, instead of judging this girl, Cain celebrates her, presenting her as something beautiful and worthy of admiration.
"Fuck Me Eyes" hints that her upcoming album, "I'll Always Love You," will be her most personal and storytelling-rich work yet. Throughout the past year, she recorded the album at various studios in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Florida, promising to explore themes of first love with the emotional depth that only Cain can deliver.