'You’ve got to see this girl!' Tanita Tikaram on making Twist in My Sobriety

TL;DR

Tanita Tikaram wrote 'Twist in My Sobriety' at 16 or 17 to decompress from A-levels, feeling it's about injustice and the resilience of youth, not alcohol.
The song's opening line is a reference to Maya Angelou's book, and the lyrics reflect a teenager's perspective on the world.
A local band helped Tikaram record a demo, leading to an open mic performance where she was discovered by Vince Power, who contacted an agent.
Producers Rod Argent and Peter Van Hooke worked with Tikaram to create the song, with Argent experimenting with sounds, notably an oboe, for the melody.
The song became a hit in continental Europe and beyond, with listeners reporting it helped them with sobriety or rehab, though Tikaram clarifies its original intent.
The production process, including recording on tape and using floppy discs for samples, is described by both Tikaram and producer Peter Van Hooke.

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