Cooper Mae Finds Clarity on “Hindsight Looks Good On Us”

Thing is not everyone will be part of you, and that’s fine, but then do you remember those moments you look back on few things and you’re like whew, that was crazy. Like if you’ve ever looked back at an old flame and thought, “Wow, we were a total train wreck,” then Cooper Mae has written your new favorite song. Her latest single, “Hindsight Looks Good On Us,” is a sharp, funny, and very honest take on that moment you realize you’re way better off without someone.

One thing you can’t take away from her music is, she doesn’t force things. She makes the music effortlessly and according to her, she describes her music as “conversational pop for people who overthink,” and honestly, I feel attacked. But in a good way. She has this way of writing lyrics that sound exactly like the texts you send your best friend at 2 a.m. It’s got that sarcastic, fast-talking energy of Sabrina Carpenter mixed with the “gut-punch” emotional honesty of Olivia Rodrigo.

The song itself is super catchy. It’s built on playful hooks that get stuck in your head after one listen, but the real star here is the wit. Instead of a typical “I miss you” breakup song, she leans into the feminist side of things, looking at the emotional labor and the exhaustion of trying to make a bad relationship work. It’s the sound of someone finally exhaling after a long, annoying year.

What I like about Cooper is that she doesn’t pretend to be perfect. She’s vulnerable, sure, but she’s also smart enough to laugh at the situation. The lyrics are conversational and direct, making you feel like you’re sitting in her living room while she rants about her ex.

She’s been gaining a lot of fans on TikTok and Spotify lately, and it’s easy to see why. She’s making pop music for women who over-analyze every single detail of their lives. If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and realized that your “post-breakup glow” is actually just the absence of a stressful boyfriend, this track is for you. It’s a great anthem for self-respect and moving on, and it manages to do it without being preachy or boring. It’s just good, smart pop music.

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