‘Underestimate Me’ by Holly Havens review

Holly Havens is a Bristol based singer-songwriter with Country, Pop and Rock influences. Her powerful lyrics and heartfelt melodies invite the listener to join her in an unforgettable journey whilst leaving a lasting impression with every note.

Her latest single ‘Underestimate Me’ is being released 9th October 2026. Holly tells me about the background of the song.

“I wrote this song to showcase my journey of going from being frustrated when people's appraisals of me didn't match my capabilities to knowing what I'm capable of and no longer needing their approval. Writing it was really empowering, and I hope listeners feel empowered, too. “

“I used to hate it 

But now I crave it 

I used to resent the way 

People couldn't see me as I am 

I have come to ignore 

Their swift assumptions

I have come to adore

Their quick presumptions.”

The opening verse details the polarity in our perspectives as we grow up. What once annoyed us, now doesn’t even cross our minds. It shows how we are leaning into a different mindset and using people’s assumptions and prejudices against them.

“You'll probably get it wrong.”

The pre chorus is second guessing what the other person is thinking, which can make things awkward as no one really knows what each other are thinking.

“You think you know

Everything I can do 

Like you can predict 

My every move

You think you know 

All I'm capable of 

You think you know 

All my limitations

You'll probably 

You'll probably 

Underestimate me ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh 

Underestimate me ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh.”

The chorus captures the essence of where people think they know you and your capabilities, but in reality they only know the surface. Whilst being underestimated can feel condescending, it can also give you the upper hand in life, and the extra fuel to defy all expectations.

“If I had a dime

For every time 

Someone said to me 

'I don't think you're really that smart'

I'd be living like a rich man

Yacht on the deep sea 

LIving like a true queen 

Filter out the obscene 

Yeah Yeah Yeah.”

The second verse references a hypothetical idiom ordinarily used to show something happens very often. It also demonstrates an entrepreneurial mind, trying to make money out of anything. This concept is extended by referencing “yacht on the deep sea, living. Like a true queen” demonstrating how rich we’d become in the circumstances.

The song returns to the chorus, reminding us that people can second guess us and underestimate us but be shall be triumphant and defy expectations.

“So go ahead and see yourself above me 

So go ahead and judge me instead of love me.”

The middle 8 captures how others perceive themselves to be above some people, but in reality are we not all equal? We’re all human, whether we’re ‘above’ or beneath someone is dependent upon the context, and the metrics used to quantify such a statement.

The song once more returns to the chorus, to play out the track. The timing and placement of this is perfect as it’s leaving the listener with a reminder that we’re all constantly judging others against our pwn metrics. This isn’t always best to do as some people are like chalk and cheese. We as a society, need to appreciate that by measuring someone by one set of parameters doesn’t always show them, or us in the best light possible. We should be celebrated for our individuality and instead of focusing on what can’t be done, focus on our abilities and what we can do.

‘Underestimated Me’ is available for download and streaming from your usual music platforms from 9th October 2026. The song is the perfect reminder to be conscious of what prejudices we assign people, but also that we can’t underestimate anyone!

For more information on Holly’s gigs and performances as well as other upcoming releases, make sure to follow her social media.