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British soul artist Geo has mastered the art of controlled power. On “My Turn,” her first release of 2025, she demonstrates how true authority requires neither volume nor aggression—just unwavering clarity about one’s worth and boundaries. The London-based Somerset native has crafted a statement piece that functions simultaneously as personal declaration and universal anthem for anyone reclaiming their space.

The production—self-helmed with contributions from longtime collaborator Steve Marshall—creates a meditative sonic environment where each element serves a specific purpose. Percussion from the late Reuben ‘Sleepy’ White provides rhythmic foundation without overwhelming the composition, while minimalist instrumentation creates necessary breathing room for Geo’s ethereal vocals to fully resonate. This deliberate restraint reflects the song’s central theme: that genuine strength manifests not through dominance but through intentional energy management.

When Geo sings “Water me, let me grow,” she establishes herself not as a fixed entity but as an evolving organism requiring specific conditions to flourish. This botanical metaphor continues with her reference to “anointing”—suggesting both spiritual blessing and nurturing cultivation. The repeated assertion “It’s my turn” functions less as demand than as calm acknowledgment of natural succession and rightful positioning.

Particularly revealing is the line “No more breaking bread with wicked heads,” which concisely captures the song’s core message about selective energy exchange. This alimentary imagery—consuming nourishment versus toxic substances—reinforces the track’s focus on intentional intake, whether emotional, spiritual, or interpersonal. When followed by “Tell me something I don’t know,” Geo establishes herself as someone seeking growth rather than validation.

The song’s gradual build mirrors its thematic progression from self-protection to self-actualization. Beginning with acknowledgment of past patterns (“I’m always running backwards/Touch the fire and burn”), it moves toward active reclamation (“I’ll take my seat up at the table”) and finally to grateful confidence (“I was given a gift and I’m grateful/Trust me, I know what I’m made for”). This narrative arc transforms potential victimhood into agency without sacrificing vulnerability.

Geo’s influences—Sade, Erykah Badu, Tracy Chapman—manifest not through imitation but through philosophical approach. Like these artists, she understands how restrained delivery can communicate emotional depths more effectively than vocal gymnastics. Her Somerset origins and recent London relocation add additional layers to the song’s themes of transition and self-definition.

As the first installment in a series of 2025 releases leading to her debut project next year, “My Turn” establishes Geo as an artist who recognizes that claiming one’s power often begins with simply deciding it’s time—and then creating the necessary space for that decision to manifest.