[Guest Blog] KTJ & CARLY Dive into the Relatable Theme of Their New Single "Nice Guy But"

Soulful sister act KTJ & CARLY have been involved in music since they were five years old, and they’re steadily rising to the forefront of the indie music scene.

With countless infectious singles to their name, such as “Pink Ferrari” and “Daddy’s Little Lawyer,” the sisters, who write and produce their own music, continue to share relatable stories that speak to all the twists and turns we experience in life.

Now KTJ & CARLY are back with their latest hit “Nice Guy But,” a song that every girl who’s ever dated a man will be able to identify with. Exploring the emotional aftermath of an encounter with a seemingly “nice” guy who isn’t anything that he appeared to be after all, “Nice Guy But” is loaded with fierce attitude and buzzing electricity, and is the perfect new anthem for soothing a jaded heart, made for blaring at full volume as a release for unfortunate romantic frustrations.

The pair dives into the inspiration behind this thrilling track in their guest blog for Musical Notes Global. Check it out below.

Growing up as a girl in the modern world, one slowly discovers the upsetting reality that dating typically is. When you're young, you are naive to the fragile state of your hearts; how easily it can be broken or just disappointed.

There are a lot of men who have a deep rooted misogyny and toxic masculinity that they grew up on. Today, men are being praised for breaking norms and beating toxic masculinity. When you finally meet a “nice guy” everything in the world stops for a second. Its like you were always searching for it, and there it is. Then, out of nowhere, you come to find out it was all a scam. It wasn’t real... On the outside he was a nice guy, but his true nature is clouded by the need to seem likeable... someone who deeply cares for human connection and is at heart, a good person. I’ve heard this kind of person referred to as a soft boy scam, but we always would call this person an NGB... Nice Guy But.

It’s when we finally realize this that we get angry with ourselves for not listening to our loved ones when they saw the red flags before us; when we’re furious at ourselves for believing that he actually was a nice guy. When in fact, its not our fault at all. This is so hard because after we encounter someone who we thought was a nice guy, it makes it difficult to trust someone who truly is a good person.

When you’re in love, that feeling takes over the logical side of your brain. Even though they may seem like the perfect person, you have to consciously look out for red flags and not ignore them just because they make you feel incredible. That’s what narcissists do. They lovebomb and make you feel special, and slowly but surely make you feel more and more terrible, whilst occasionally reminding their partner of the love that they’re capable of so they don’t leave. When they try to leave, they lovebomb and beg for them back, only for the cycle to repeat.

Society tells us we must have a significant other, perfect family, an amazing job and house by 35 in order to be successful. That is not the case at all. Success is different to everyone, but the one thing that equates to success for everyone is having joy, bliss, and peace in life. Note that I didn’t say happiness; no one can be happy all of the time. That is also an illusion society created. No one needs a man to be successful.

Sometimes it may feel like a nice guy is a rare commodity...And sometimes who you think you fell in love with, is in fact not who you fell in love with...just their facade. Women have adapted to be sharp on their toes in the dating world. Never forget...just like we say in our song: He’ll be filled with regret, cause he knows deep down that I’m the best that he’ll ever get.

Stream “Nice Guy But” below.