The Reality of Being an Artist
True Stories
Hello, this is Vaidotas. Yes! As many of you already know, we decided to release the “Chica Chico” music video! Even though we had everything ready, there was this moment of doubt—maybe it’s too late, maybe the song will get lost, maybe no one will notice. But sometimes you just have to do things. That inner critic and cautious voice don’t really help you move forward. We’re happy to see that “Chica Chico” is getting more and more attention. Radio stations are playing it up to four times a day – we’ve made it into some of the most active playlists. That’s really encouraging for us.
The Reality of Being an Artist
I also want to share something more personal. There’s another side to this work and public life—it takes mental resilience. One part of it is constantly stepping into the unknown. You never really know how a song will do. Will the money and savings we put into filming the video, recording the song, and producing everything even break even? Will it be a loss? Or maybe it’ll actually earn something that lets you go grocery shopping... and maybe even invest in releasing the next song? And honestly, it’s not always a profit, even when it seems like the song had a fair number of listeners. Sort of.
The second thing that really requires a strong backbone is people’s opinions and comments. We try to remind ourselves all the time—you can’t please everyone. It’s impossible. But still, one mean comment can really irritate you.
Sometimes it’s the dumb, shallow comments that really get to you—the ones where people don’t even try to understand, but they’re super categorical. And sure, sometimes you just want to write back, “You’re dumb, you’re just an idiot.” But what would that solve? The person won’t think “Maybe I lack some basic understanding” or “Maybe I don’t get it.” No, you’ll just come off as rude. But the fact that they were rude first—that story usually gets overlooked. So when you’re in the public eye, you constantly have to balance and manage your emotional world.
I’ll be honest: sometimes I feel like throwing a punch. Yep, you heard me right—my natural temperament is fiery. Sometimes I daydream about grabbing certain people and punching them in the face. I imagine it. And honestly, it feels kinda sweet in my head.
When people are polite, I’m polite too. But when they start doing things behind your back or spreading nonsense, hurting others—that’s when my blood starts boiling, and that quiet masculine aggression that normally sits in a corner suddenly makes itself known - by chill running down my spine.
So, how do I deal with it? Regular workouts help.
That’s where I release that energy. I also go on walks in nature—that calms me down. And I’ve developed pretty good self-awareness, so I catch myself when I need to cool off.
As an artist, you also need to be emotional. Maybe not for others, but for yourself. What do I mean? For example, when you’re creating songs, you need to let your feelings rise to the surface. Especially when writing lyrics. Some songs deal with painful emotions, so to put that into the music, you have to re-live it all over again. You feel the tears, the sadness—you spin that emotional wheel you actually tried to escape.
Even when writing happy songs, you need to be open and aware of the world around you. You really have to feel joy, notice the light in your day, catch those beautiful moments. Otherwise, it’s just words—even if they sound fancy.
Personally, I believe that when you record a song, you capture not only sound waves but emotional vibrations too.
Should You Be an Artist?
Sometimes people ask me, “Should I become an artist?” The answer lies within each person. It’s not an easy job. It’s not a sprint—it’s a marathon (maybe even two). Are you ready to run that long? Are you ready to sacrifice a lot of your time, feel tired, and sometimes face financial struggles? Are you ready to face not only love and praise but also harsh criticism, fake stories, and online bullying?
If, despite all that, you still feel a burning desire—then go for it.
And to end on a brighter note
I want to share something that just happened. I was at a restaurant with some friends. People in Lithuania can be quite reserved sometimes. The waiter came over, very quiet and distant. But without saying a word, he brought me a coffee—and in that coffee, there was a message that said more than words ever could.
So yes, being an artist sometimes brings you really sweet moments too.
