Synth pop track “Considerations” is, as Bob Ross would say, “A happy accident.”
Synth pop is the term I’m using this time. An even better word might be zeitgeist. Such a great word. I put my finger in the air often and feel the mood of a given time. I don’t always like to do it, but I do. Don’t know about you, but this last year and a half has been something, and I think that folks – generally – are doing a re-evaluation of their lives. The line “I/You need to break out, or I’m/you’re going to break down” captures that and it was something that just kept running through my head. Especially after seeing news or checking in with others.
Synth pop is the perfect vehicle for a message like this. When electronic music started making its way into the public consciousness, bands like Depeche Mode, New Order and so many lesser known bands were trying to say something while infusing those messages in soaring melodies and hypnotic, danceable beats. It was a strange mixture for many, and goths were the first to embrace it, but it didn’t take long before it started making its way into the mainstream.
Synth pop has an amazing history. I strongly suggest it for your next rabbithole of musical discovery.
Here’s the lyrics!
Synth pop track “Considerations” lyrics
sleeping in on Sunday
Feel the minutes ticking by
what am I supposed to do
Waiting for the sun to die
Days slip by in a stream
like I’m reading from a script
an idea for our scene
let’s improvise whatever’s next
I need to break out
or I’m going to break down
I need to break out
or I’m going to break down
Held down by convention
It’s a fucking lot of fun
You’re going to get judged in here
By pretty much everyone
You need to move on
well obviously we all know
But its hard to change your shoes
with your feet stuck in the snow
you like to party you like to disco you know the dance so c’mon let’s go
You need to break out
or you’re going to break down
you need to break out
or you’re going to break down
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