Trigger - A Song About Trauma Triggers (Official Audio) | Jessi Vale

Late-night alternative soul and R&B with an acoustic blues edge. “Trigger” by Jessi Vale pairs smoky vocals, soulful acoustic guitar, and a hint of piano. An original song about trauma triggers, unexpected memories, and recognizing a reminder of the past. One minute she’s laughing with friends. The next, she can’t finish the story. A familiar cologne, a sudden reaction, and a disorienting drive home slowly connect an ordinary afternoon to something long buried. Listen through the final line. Subscribe to Jessi Vale and turn on notifications for more alternative soul, intimate R&B, and acoustic blues releases. --- LYRICS [Verse 1] I was halfway through a story Had everybody laughing at the table Somebody walked in, took a seat And I forgot what I was saying Asked me how the story ended I said, hell, I don't remember Started getting irritated Couldn't stand to sit there any longer Got up, said I need a smoke Walked outside and checked my phone Hadn't even got a phone call Is someone play'n a joke? [Pre-Chorus] Now I stand to wonder Why I'm drenched in sweat Nothing happened, far as I can tell So what the hell am I missing then? [Chorus 1] Wait, what just happened? I was laughin' just before Now my heart's trying to escape my chest And I can't see through the double blur Is this another trigger? Did the shadow hunt me down? Can't seem to shake it off this time I run and run, can't get away now [Verse 2] Driving home, still trying to figure What the hell got into me Going over every conversation Every face and everything said to me The whole damn day's a blur now Can't remember half of what went on Then I remember walking to the bathroom Somebody passed me, and then... That cologne. Wait, I know that smell. No, no, that can't be... I haven't thought about... Oh God, I'm driving. I'm driving. Pulled over, couldn't catch my breath Sat there staring at the traffic Trying to remember where I was again [Chorus 2] Wait, what just happened? I was laughin' just before Now my heart's trying to escape my chest And I can't see through the double blur Is this another trigger? Did the shadow hunt me down? Can't seem to shake it off this time I run and run, can't get away now [Verse 3] How long have I been sitting here? My hands still on the wheel I keep looking at the rearview Like there's someone standing there That smell was only there a second I didn't even turn around But then I knew it. God, I knew it. I just didn't know I knew it till now Was that why I couldn't finish talking? Why I had to get outside? I thought I was just getting anxious Didn't know what I was trying to hide [Bridge] So how many more are there? Things I haven't recognized How many times have I called it a bad day When something else was on my mind? That's the thing about a trigger Only recallin' certain burning embers I guess, except what happened that December And I can't see it coming When I don't know what I'm looking for I thought I'd have it down by now Thought I'd learned how to feel it coming on But the smell that brought me back here Was something that had been long gone [Final Chorus] Wait, what just happened? I was laughin' just before Now my heart's trying to escape my chest And I can't see through the double blur Is this another trigger? Did the shadow hunt me down? Can't seem to shake it off this time I run and run, can't get away now [Outro] I sat there till my hands stopped shaking Till I felt alright to drive I can leave that day a thousand times But the shadow always hunts until it finds --- CREDITS & MUSICAL DNA • Artist: Jessi Vale • Track: Trigger • Genre: Alternative Soul / R&B / Acoustic Blues • Instrumentation: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums -------------------------------------------------------------- 🎹 PRODUCTION & RIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------- • Production: Original human vocals and lyrics, creatively refined with AI-assisted music production. • Copyright: © 2026 Jessi Vale. All rights reserved. #JessiVale #triggers #alternativesoul #acousticblues #trauma