That change came through the process of making and living with that first record. Writing, touring, and performing those songs reshaped her relationship with emotion. "I honestly think that the act of writing, and also touring my debut album and performing it live, made me realise that the ability to really feel things is exactly what it means to be human, and that it's something that should be celebrated, not avoided. I've grown a lot when it comes to my outlook on that."

Growth doesn't follow a straight path here. The album reflects a mindset that shifts and circles rather than settling into resolution. "I am constantly trying to evolve and learn when it comes to my feelings, writing, and personal relationships, but it isn't always easy. Sometimes I feel like I'm never learning and I'm the dumbest girl in the world, but other times I feel like I have really grown. I'm not sure if growth is so linear when it comes to these things, at least for me."

That instability feeds directly into the album's diaristic approach. Each song documents thoughts as they happen, without smoothing them out or reshaping them into something more presentable. "Every song is ripped straight from the pages of my journal, chronicling every intrusive or delusional thought, every downward spiral that goes on in the labyrinth I call my mind."

The songs act as a way of processing as she goes. "It's me, spilling my guts in real time to cope."

The title arrived in the same instinctive way, once everything else had fallen into place. "I came up with it only at the very end. I originally was going back and forth between a handful of other names, but none of them felt right. I sat down on my bed and thought to myself, 'Okay, I need to decide the name right now, let me look at the track listing and figure this out', and as I looked at the track list, I realised that all of the songs were about love, breakups etc.

"I anticipated some light backlash to the tune of 'OMG, you only write about one thing'. I did want to write about other non-breakupy, relationshipy things and had some ideas written out, but due to my vocal injury, I never got to see those last few tracks through and record them. I had recorded these ones first because that's just the stuff I had been going through and been feeling at the time.

"I sighed, rolled my eyes, and thought to myself, 'god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!' And immediately, I knew that was the title. I wrote the intro track in the next 10 minutes."

The phrase carries a sharp edge. It speaks to expectations placed on emotional expression, particularly for women, and pushes back against the idea that feelings should be restrained or softened. "I was one of those girls apologising for being overemotional, but I've started to really embrace it over the last couple of years. I don't think anyone, no matter their gender, should feel like they need to tone themselves or their feelings down at all."

That approach shows up clearly in 'the punisher', which centres on the compulsive habits that follow a breakup. "It's about that sick, twisted ritual we all do after a breakup: stalking your ex on the internet (and their new girlfriend… and her sister… and her sister's boyfriend… and yes, even the new girlfriend's sister's dog), even though you know it's going to ruin your entire day.

"I wrote it during a moment where I caught myself doing exactly that. As I continued to piece together my ex's new life through photos on the internet, I couldn't understand why I felt addicted to punishing myself. It was almost like some part of me weirdly enjoyed it, as I found myself looking forward to checking in almost every day, playing his new life out in my head."

Moments like that sit at the centre of the record. Emotions are shown in their rawest form, including the ones that are obsessive, uncomfortable, or self-destructive.

Was there ever a lyric on this album that made her nervous about how people might interpret her? "Yes! A lot of lyrics, actually. I tend to overthink a lot, only after the songs have already been written, produced, mastered, and uploaded to Spotify (only when it's too late, haha). The entire song' me with no shirt on' made me really nervous to release due to the title and the topic. Even though the song isn't really about the act of sending a risky picture, it's more about realising the person you love doesn't feel the same anymore."

Humour plays an important role in how those ideas are delivered. It provides a way into heavier topics without losing clarity or impact. "I've always leaned on humour because I think it helps ease into heavier topics that are sometimes less comfortable to talk about. I also don't like to take myself too seriously, so I've always found comfort in adding a little humour. It can also sometimes soften the blow for a really serious lyric. Maybe I'm just naturally hilarious?! (Just kidding.)"

The same balance carries through into the sound of the album. The production has been pared back, keeping many songs close to their original form. "The songs always start with me and my guitar on my bed, so it feels cool that some of them get to stay more in that vibe instead of being really produced out."

Even with a growing audience, that level of honesty feels easier to maintain over time. "I think it makes it easier! It's kind of like when you go on stage in front of a big audience, but the lights are really bright, and you can't see anyone's faces, so it makes it less scary. As opposed to an intimate, smaller room where you can really see everyone, which would feel a lot scarier. Plus, the more I do it, the easier it gets."

That connection with fans carries into the live show as this era moves onto the stage. "They can expect, as always, for me to bring the world of my album to life. Doing that during my live show has got to be my favourite part about this whole thing! I'm very dramatic and a theatre kid at heart, and I think that comes across in the show. I'm excited to play a lot of songs off the new album! But don't worry, I'm not losing too much of the world from the last album either. I'm still bringing my robot; however, he may be sporting a tiara this time around."

Time spent in the UK has already left its mark in smaller ways, with a return planned for spring. "Don't judge me, because I heard the locals don't love it, but I love to go to Wagamama. One year, we went for dinner there four nights in a row (different cities, of course), but it was awesome. Also, I just love to generally explore. The cities in the UK are so much architecturally cooler than Toronto. You can really tell they have so much history, it's awesome."

Across the album, the central idea remains consistent. Emotional openness is treated as something to hold onto rather than hide. "I hope [listeners] feel like it's okay to feel, because it's okay to be human. I hope they are able to take a look at the things they're struggling with and know they aren't alone."

LØLØ's album 'god forbid a girl spits out her feelings' is out now.