Leah Lewis Shares Her Journey Through New Song
The actress unveils original lyrics about personal growth and accepting life's constant changes.
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Leah Lewis, known for her role in CBS’s hit series Matlock, has shared a deeply personal musical moment with fans, offering a glimpse into her current state of mind through an original song titled ‘Bigger than Me.’ The actress and musician posted a video of herself performing the introspective piece on Instagram, accompanied by a caption explaining, ‘Wrote about where I’m at right now. The vibe has been captured.’
In the video, Lewis delivers soulful vocals over an instrumental track called ‘Souvenirs’ by Yndi and Dream Koala, which she recommends to followers as ‘a great album you should check it out.’
Finding Her Own Path
The lyrics reveal Lewis’s reflections on her personal journey and acceptance of life’s unpredictability. Beginning with questions about timing and purpose — ‘April 2025 / When is it time / Should I arrive / Honey I’m tryin / To crystallize’ — the song quickly shifts to a place of self-acceptance. ‘Oh I’m just livin my life / Findin the way that is mine / No right or wrongs, when it just comes / To being alive,’ she sings, capturing a universal sentiment about finding one’s authentic path without judgment.
Lewis continues with a chorus that embraces growth and change: ‘So I grow grow / Tell myself / That I know, know / But I dont, hold / Expectation, / Because the vibration / Always gonna be changing.’ The bridge of the song emphasizes resilience in the face of life’s challenges: ‘Won’t let it phase me / I’ll the ride wave, easy / Won’t let it break me, / Maybe it’s shapin me.’ The song concludes with a powerful realization about surrendering control and embracing something greater: ‘Into someone that I can’t be / Till I give up all my plans and see whats bigger than me / Bigger than Me.’
Balancing Acting And Music
While Lewis is currently making waves as Sarah Franklin in CBS’s Matlock reboot alongside Kathy Bates, this musical post offers fans a different dimension of her artistic expression. Her recent Instagram activity shows she’s been balancing her acting career with her passion for music and personal growth. Just days before sharing this song, Lewis posted a heartfelt tribute to her Matlock character and the show’s first season finale. ‘Sarah Franklin’s love letter (now that she finally got her court case),’ she wrote, detailing how the show has ‘changed me inside out’ and reflecting on how the characters’ journeys illuminate ‘how complicated and nuanced this human experience is.’ The 27-year-old actress first gained recognition for her roles in The Half of It and Nancy Drew, but has consistently shown interest in musical expression throughout her career.
Embracing Life’s Challenges
Lewis’s recent posts reflect a period of personal exploration and growth. In another recent Instagram share, she documented herself skydiving, writing about ‘breaking through nerves in the moments between jumping and falling’ — a metaphor that parallels themes in her new song about surrendering control. ‘It’s funny how that part of skydiving mirrors that pre-anxiety before any large leap of faith in life,’ she wrote. ‘You build it up in your head, you jump, and somewhere on the way down you realize you’re enjoying it and you’re floating. Not just falling.’
This philosophical approach to life’s challenges extends to her physical practice as well. In an earlier post about fitness, Lewis questioned, ‘What is your ‘Why?’ when it comes to movement?’ exploring how physical activity connects to mental wellbeing and personal development. ‘In the last decade of being in physical spaces, I have had to ask my self and my ego many times, ‘What is it all for?'” she wrote. “It changes like the wind.’
Looking Ahead
As Lewis prepares for the second season of Matlock, her musical expression suggests she’s also in a period of personal evolution and acceptance. The timing reference in her lyrics to ‘April 2025’ might hint at future projects or personal milestones she’s contemplating. For now, fans are embracing both her on-screen performances and these intimate glimpses into her artistic journey off-camera, as she continues to explore what’s ‘bigger than me’ through both acting and music.
The song ends with the powerful refrain ‘Bigger than Me,’ suggesting Lewis has found peace in recognizing that some things in life transcend personal control — a fitting message from an artist whose career continues to evolve in multiple directions.
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