Zara Larsson has opened up about a difficult teenage experience during a candid conversation on the podcast Call Her Daddy, revisiting a moment she says later influenced her songwriting.
Teenage Memory Resurfaces in Podcast Interview
Speaking with host Alex Cooper, the Lush Life singer reflected on her early years in the music industry and personal experiences as a teenager.
Larsson revealed that at 16, during a New Year’s Eve gathering, she shared a kiss with her best friend’s boyfriend—a moment she described as impulsive and influenced by youth and alcohol.
Fallout Among Friends
The singer explained that the situation escalated quickly when the incident was recorded without her knowledge and later shared with her friend before she could explain what happened.
She said the aftermath led to a fallout with her close circle at the time, leaving her isolated from her group of friends.
Despite the emotional impact, Larsson spoke about the experience with a sense of reflection and humor in hindsight.
Inspiration for Her Music
Larsson added that the incident eventually became a source of creative inspiration, influencing the original version of her song Midnight Sun.
The singer, now in a long-term relationship with dancer Lamin Holmén, emphasized how personal experiences—both positive and painful—have shaped her artistic growth over the years.
A Look Back With Perspective
While the memory remains a difficult part of her teenage years, Larsson framed it as part of her broader journey toward maturity, self-awareness, and songwriting development.
