song 190

 Song 190

Hello everyone, welcome back to the blog! Here we are, song 190! And this is the last song of the month! I think it's a good song to end this month on. It's called Back Of The Line by Wnsdy at 7, and no that's not a typo that's actually how it's spelled. Now the title may seem normal, but the context of the song is spookier. So let's get into it.

Starting with the intro, we have this almost carnival sounding tune. Which is interesting, and very fun too. Bringing us into the first verse: "Welcome to this, heartfelt black hole abyss. Yes all are welcome, if you're teething sink your teeth into this. It's a flick of the wrist, there's a spectacular twist. If you've been longing for belonging, then you won't wanna miss." This right here, is the set up to our story. I like this set up, it deffinetly makes you wanna know what's coming. Next is the pre-chorus: "The sense of loneliness is what you'll bare, who ever told you that life is fair?" That is actually very true. The chorus: "She'll rip out your spine, you know her words are unkind, oh yeah she'll murder you. (whoa ohh oh whoa) She's the Devil's spawn, making grown men crawl. Welcome to the back of the line." Now I'm not one hundred percent sure, what they mean here. But the chorus is very fun, and lively. There's an instrumental part, then it's the second verse: "What did you do? A secret table for two? Perhaps a seldom slice of laughter, served like rust on your spoon. Your emotions dismissed, monogamy don't exist. A complicated situation, oh here comes the kiss. The sense of loneliness if you dare? (I'm sorry old chap, no. Life's not fair)" The part that's in brackets is a speaking part, which makes it a little more creepy. Considering this is a pop punk song, having that in there adds to the context of the lyrics. The pre-chorus and the chorus both repeat here, along with another speaking part. Which I will add right now: "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Children of all ages, step right up. Step right up! And feast your eyes upon the greatest spectacle under the big top!" Going back to the carnival/circus theme I mentioned at the beginning, that is a fun way to tie that in. So now we know this song is probably about being at a haunted circus, or something along those lines. There's another instrumental part. Then the chorus repeats again, and the outro is one of the lines repeating. But very effective. The vocals are fun too, it deffinetly has that pop punk sound, with the vocals in that same type of way. 

That will do it for this review! I hope everyone has a great and safe Halloween, and I will be back next month! :) RAWR! 

song 189

 Song 189

Hello everyone! Welcome back to the blog! Yesterday was my birthday! I am now 22 years old! Which is crazy, but I had a good day. I got some really great presents from my family. And people who wished me a happy birthday, Thank you so much! I also had a freaking amazing cake! So yeah, it was a good birthday! Today I have a new song for you, by a newer band. Besides being a newer band, they sound like they are from the early 2000s which is amazing! Because as you know, I love the era I grew up in. I know not every aspect of the 2000s was great, but honestly was any era ever really good all the time? I mean look at where we're at now! But I won't get into that, this is a blog for music. The song is called Die For You by Alpine Loop. I also like another song by them. I might review that one as well. But for now let's focus on this one. 

There isn't an intro, so the song just starts. We have the first verse: "I always said I'd die for you, I think it's time to prove my point, and throw myself out of this window. Green eyes all wrapped up in winter, but she prefers the rain. Last chance to make something count, if you feel the same. Late night never sleeping but it's all good. We could take a night drive together, your eyes call out to me take it slow or whatever." So it's a bit of a long verse, I think the first half was actually the chorus. But I really love the old school pop punk sound they have going on. The chorus: "I always said I'd die for you, I think it's time to prove my point. And throw myself out of this window." I'm not really sure how to analyze these lyrics, other than. He was very committed to this person. Now this next section is hard to decipher into sections, so I'm just gonna write out the lyrics, and when I see the chorus again, I'll stop. So here we go. "It's 4am and I'm back to these thoughts, sick again from all these cheap shots. Yeah, I said I'd die for you. Sleep in the driveway behind your car, I'd never let you get that far, yeah. I said I'd die for you, stuck on the rearview making it clear you. Don't need anybody else, life happens faster when you see how far you've come. Old you'd be proud to see you now, you've come off course that's fine somehow. But life keeps moving on." Okay, so that was a long verse. That last part put things into perspective for me, life does keep moving. And leaving things in the past is what I have been working on, I'm working through my trauma as well. Because you need to move on, in order to feel okay again. I would say I'm not one hundred percent okay yet, but I'm getting there. So the chorus and another part also repeats again, and then we have a new part. "I said I'd die for you, I said I'd die for you, I said I'd die for you. Keep in mind when I drive you home tonight, I'll think it's fine if you take things slowly. You're the only one, caught your side glance echoing it's my chance. I've said it before it's real I'd die for you." Okay, but why is that part kind of romantic? Both parts of the chorus repeat, with a fading outro. Also these guys can sing! The vocals are amazing! It's a really fun song, with some deeper meaning. I'm sure all of you have some interpretation of that, so I'll let you come up with what you think it means. 

Until next time, everyone happy listening! Stay safe out there, be kind to yourself and others. Give yourself time to heal, and to grow and learn. RAWR <3

song 188

 Song 188

Hello my fellow music lovers! Welcome back to the blog! I have a song that's new to me, but it's an older song. It's called Dearest (I'm So Sorry) by Picture Me Broken! A band that I did listen to before, but didn't really get into them. Until this song kind of turned me on to them, I really liked it. So now I'm gonna review it. 

Starting with the intro, we have a scratchy guitar riff going on. A really nice set up, along with the drums going heavy in there. Bringing us into the first verse: "A little less innocence, his morals aren't so well defined. You're here again, the rush begins. A line of joy and suicide. I can't find the words to say this, I'm running out of patience." I live for songs like this, it's awesome. The chorus: "Dearest I'm so sorry you're disturbed, you know I'd hang on every word. With each breath you take I think I've learned. Careful you might get burned." I like the concept of this, because she's saying how she learned her lesson from this person, and if you get close to her again. You'll feel her pain. It's also a fun chorus, I like the way it's arranged. The second verse: "Tears tug at the corners of my eyes, but I won't let them go this time. You're here again, the rush begins. A line of joy and suicide." The amount of raw emotion in this song is amazing! I love this level of song writing, as well as the instrumental aspects. The vocals are also amazing, this is a female led band. And she can sing as well as scream! You go girl! The chorus than repeats. There isn't a bridge, but there is an outro that sounds like it could be a bridge. "Dearest I'm so sorry, but this is not working. Holding onto what I fight for, bleeding for you. A face to die for." This part repeats twice. Along with this, the chorus also repeats but not fully. A very unique way to wrap up a song. The music video for this was also really cool, I wish I could live an early 2000s alternative music video. They are just the best! 

So yeah, if you've heard of these guys before. Than I hope I brought back some memories for you. But you're like me and just finding out about these people, I hope I have convinced you to listen to this song. And some of their others as well. Until next time happy listening everyone! 

song 187

 Song 187

Hello everyone, welcome back to the blog! I have been in pain, because I have a freaking ear infection again! And they suck so much, I'm gonna give you some advice not just for you. But for myself too. Take care of your ears, and don't wear your headphones for long periods of time. That is the root of my problem, I am going to try harder to only wear my headphones when I need them, and not wearing them for too long. As an autistic person I wear my headphones very often, but they also cause me pain. I might need some new ones honestly. But after going through this kind of ear pain again, I know I need to take better care of my ears. But just because I can't wear my headphones right now, doesn't mean I haven't found songs. Today's song is Why Did I Stay? By Benjix a relatively newer artist. His first single came out in 2019. I guess he's also done some silly songs in the past. But this song is more serious, and it grabbed my attention. This song hit hard. So without further adieu, let's get into it. 

There isn't an intro, actually the intro is the chorus with this song. So I'll save that part for when the chorus comes up. A really catchy melody though. After this part, we have a little instrumental section. Very nice, very I think 2010s pop punk almost type of vibe? If that makes sense. The first verse: "I thought that maybe if I waited, you'd wake up and feel it too. But loving someone who's uncertain only ends in losing you. I tore my heart out just to wait, you watched me fall then looked away. You never lied, that hurts the most. You held me close then you let go." Pretty heart breaking huh? I feel this man. The chorus: "Why did I stay, when you never said stay? Why did I hope when you just pulled away? Why did I love, when you weren't even there? If you never loved me, why'd you act like you cared?" I have asked at least one of these questions to myself since having my heartbroken again. Now I know that what happened wasn't good for me, and that when you're a hopeless romantic asexual you need someone who is compatible with that. But it doesn't make it hurt any less. Then there's another instrumental part. Bringing us to the second verse: "I know you never said forever, you never made me believe. And the times we spent together, were just things you didn't need. You said, don't wait, I heard, hold on. You said, it's fine, but I was already gone. You said we're friends, I heard, just stay. But you still took my heart away." It hurts how true this part is for me. Then the chorus repeats, and we have the bridge: "I hate you for the way you smiled, and hate myself for my denial. You never lied, but God, you knew. That I would break myself for you. You never said that you were mine, but I was yours the whole damn time. You never lied or led me on, but I still feel it when you're gone." That line about being yours? I felt that deep in my scarred heart. That's what it totally was. The chorus repeats a final time, with no outro. The vocals on this are actually also really good, and I like the raspy tone to his voice in certain sections I think it adds to it. A painfully, heart touching track. That's how I would describe this one. So if you're interested, please go check this out. And the music video too. 

Until next time, happy listening. 

song 186

 Song 186

Hey everyone, I wasn't planning on writing a review today, but I just found this song. It tugged at my emotions, so I thought it deserved a review! The song is You Broke Me Too by Yellowcard ft Avril Lavigne! A Canadian pop punk icon. Now I don't normally listen to Yellowcard, but I heard this song and was immediately punched in the heart. So let's get into it. 

Starting with the intro, we have a slow paced melody. It's not a very long intro, but it's still really easy listening. Which is a good fit for a break up song. The first verse: "Middle of the night and I'm running back what you said, you're not even here but you still won't let me rest. I'm just so tired, all these years lost in love. Lost in love. And I'm hanging on to every word, when you're gone. Follow where you lead me but you just lead me on." Been there. The pre-chorus: "Say that you want me, I know you don't, no you don't. Cause you don't know." No comment here. The chorus: "What I've been through, led me to you. You found me, I was broken. You let a little bit of hope in. But you, you broke me too." This hurt not gonna lie, this was the part that touched me. That's all I have to say about this part. The second verse: "This is all my own fault, let you get in my head. Get the best of my heart, then you leave me for dead. Tell me you love me, I know you won't, no you won't." I did let someone get too close to my heart, and now I feel exactly how they express their feelings. The chorus repeats again, there isn't really a bridge. There is an outro of a phrase being repeated, with some background vocals. Speaking of which the singer of Yellowcard and Avril's voice blend so well together, it's amazing. This is such a beautifully broken song, you can feel every once of pain in the words. The lyric video is actually pretty visually stunning, in my opinion. I like the use of broken heart imagery. 

That's it for this one, just a quick little review because I found this song emotionally moving. 

See you in the next one, hope you're all having a good week. And happy listening! :) 

song 185

 Song 185

Hey everybody, welcome back I have another one for you today! A new song that was released by the band Armor For Sleep! They haven't really had anything new since 2022, that was when their last album came out. They did release another new single very recently, but I didn't like that one that much. This one however I did really like, and it's called The Outer Ring. Let's check it out. 

Starting with the intro, the hook is so freaking good. It has that scratchy electric guitar sound, that sounds so epic. Then we're hit with the rest of the set, putting the listener in the mood for the song to start. The first verse: "The light from the mountain, that we used to stand in's gone out. And now we've got to venture down again, but it's so demanding. Just to keep standing, when it's the same road down that never seems to end." I don't think I'll analyze the lyrics for this one. I 'll leave that up to the reader/listener.  The pre-chorus: "Cause all that we've been through, meant nothing to you. I know what I'll do." The chorus: "Cast out off to the outer ring, now I don't feel a thing. Only you could have saved me. Lights out off to the outer ring, now I don't feel a thing, you know you could have saved me." Musically it's a masterpiece, and the lyrics aren't bad either. The second verse: "When the sky was falling, I saw you crawling the ground. Just to grab all the stars that fell down, I'm burning the bridge. To keep it in the past, but it's hard to bite the bullet, when you've been shot in the back." Ooh that line is good. The pre-chorus and the chorus repeat. There isn't really a bridge, or there isn't a traditional one anyway. The "bridge" is more of a type of breakdown, with a phrase being repeated. And the outro is "You could have saved me" which is kind of macabre in a way, whoever that song was about that last part is haunting. 

Well done Armor For Sleep, this is really good! Also the music video just released, so go check that out too! 

song 184

 Song 184

Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! I've been doing better, got this self care app that's been helping me. I've been getting back in touch with myself, like finding out I'm Ace, and remembering who I am. So for today's song I have Landslide by Smile Empty Soul! I have reviewed their songs before, they are really great. And so underrated, I don't think enough people know about them. But I really liked this song, so let's get into it. 

Starting with the intro, it has this almost futuristic sound to it. Sounds very space like, while also being mysterious. Sounds very soft. This will bring us into the first verse: "Sing it like a sad song, heartfelt sorrow. Tell me where I went wrong, feel so hollow." One thing about this band that I love, is the deep and meaningful song writing. I'm a sucker for angst, so I love angsty stuff like this. The pre-chorus: "Back against the edge again, way too close to falling in. Got to stay away from landslides, don't ask why." I feel like they're saying how easy it is, to spiral with dark thoughts. Which could lead to you falling into a metaphorical bottomless pit. The chorus: "Close my eyes can't I forget, how my life is such a mess. All the while just pretend, I'm alright." Sometimes pretending we're okay is easier than explaining what's wrong, I should know. I'm a very emotional person, but sometimes I can't always talk about how I'm feeling. That's when music makes it easier, because then I can find songs that help me identify my feelings. The second verse: "Leave me with the light on, I won't follow. Show me where I went wrong, watch me wallow." No comment here. The pre-chorus and the chorus repeat, then it's the bridge: "Letting go, hold it in. All the while I'll pretend, I'm just fine. Close the door, let me. Feel the room, kill the light before you go." Sometimes we do just need to be alone in the dark, to help collect our thoughts. For me personally I lay on the floor of my room, that helps me regulate myself, and reconnect with myself too. The chorus repeats again, and the outro is just repeating this line: "just fine" The music on this track is just so good, I love this post-grunge genre. It's perfect. The vocals are also really good. I really recommend checking this song out. 

That's it for this review, Happy listening! 

song 183

 Song 183

Hey everyone! Before I begin today's song, I wanted to share something with all of you. I recently found out, that I'm Asexual and also Heteromantic that just means I'm romantically attracted to guys. I'm sure you have questions, and stereotypes around this orientation. But I want you all to know, I did research, took a bunch of quizzes. And came to the realization that I'm just not that into sex. Plus it's actually common for Autistic people to be Asexual. (It feels good to say that)  Okay, on to the song. It's called Prey For The Night by Creeper. Which as you all know is one of my favourite bands, and they just released the music video for this song. I like the artistry behind it, but not so much the sexual theme. Which is fine. The song in general is actually is kind of sexual in nature, which I don't mind. I know what you're probably thinking. "If you're Ace, how can you listen to songs like this?" (Ace is short for Asexual)  Just because I'm Ace, doesn't mean I can't appreciate good music. Also the lyrics aren't all sexual, it's just the theme is kind of like that. Now let's get into it! 

The intro is bass and drum heavy. But really cool spooky vibes. Bringing us into the first verse: "Been waiting for a girl like you. Pale porcelain skin oh so cold, cold. A ghost girl under a blood moon, she dominates and she takes complete control, control." So not inherently sexual, this could mean anything really, if you want to get literal with it, you could see it as a ghost or supernatural being coming to earth, and wanting to possess people. That's how I see it. The pre-chorus: "I dream about the way her skin felt dripping every night, she dreams of death and demands a human sacrifice, my sacrifice." I take this literally, meaning she probably is some otherworldly being. Who came to earth for this ritual. The chorus: "I'm cast out of heaven, and I'm praying for a night with you. Your body's a temple, and I'm praying for a night with you. I'm cast out of heaven, and I'm praying for a night with you. Your body's a temple, and I'm praying for a night with you." Yeah, this part could mean what everyone is thinking right now. (I know you are lol) But for me, I see this as meaning that he just wants to spend the night with her, doing other stuff. For example listening to this incredible song. Also the melody on this part is so catchy, and very inspired by 80s rock. The second verse: "Some boys want to be consumed, bled dry, thrown into the fires below, below. Some just want to be abused, some serve at the altar and her throne, her throne." No comment on this part. The pre-chorus and the chorus repeat. Then it's the bridge: "The moon eats the sun, the night swallows day. An evil is hunting, and you are its prey." There you see, perfect example of what I said about the entity thing. Lol. Also Will's vocals are just so good. (And he's really pretty) Can we normalize that? Calling guys pretty? Because some guys are just so aesthetically attractive, everyone is pretty in their own way of course, but I feel like guys can be called pretty too. Back to the song. After the bridge, the chorus repeats three more times. With no outro. But still a masterpiece! Their new album where this song is off of, comes out Halloween! Mistress of Death don't miss it! I feel like it's gonna be a great album, the three singles they released so far have been so good! Really looking forward to it! 

That is is for this review, I will see you all in the next one! Happy listening! :) 

song 182

 Song 182

Hello everyone, welcome back to the blog! Happy October! Love this month, for so many reasons! Thanksgiving (I'm in Canada so we have thanksgiving in October) My birthday is this month, and of course Halloween! Also one of my fav bands releases an album on Halloween, which is epic! So for today's song we have Rivers by First and Forever! They are a fairly new band, and I would say their genre is pop punk. Which you all know I'm a sucker for. So let's get into it! 

Starting with the intro, we have kind if a similar sound to some earlier pop punk bands. It almost sounds like Taking Back Sunday, with this intro. But it's very nice, slow, almost romantic tone to it. Just very mystical, and soothing to the ear. Bringing us into the first verse, where the melody picks up. "Laid to rest by what I lost, like breathing lungs and a beating heart. And nothing can save us now. Memories washed away by tears, let it all go, right now, right here. Cause nothing can save us now." This is obviously about a love let go. Which is very relatable. Then we have he chorus, which I love! It's so catchy and meaningful. But just before the chorus, there's this wave of fast paced drum beats. It sounds like heaven to me! Here's the chorus: "With eyes like rivers, you haunt me. I lie in the grave where you lost me, cry out from the depths. Where no one can find me, eyes like rivers you haunt me." Such a beautiful, dark, deep, hurt set to music. I am obsessed! Second verse: "Hold me close until I've lost, these failing lungs, this bleeding heart. Cause nothing can save us now, clarity torn away by fear. Never let go, not now, not here. Cause nothing can save us now." I know there's no coming back from what we had, which in a lot of ways I'm fine with. But the fact that some things won't be the same, it's hard. Then I remember, the good parts and what we still hold on to. That's what matters now. Because I'm over the heartbreak now. The chorus then repeats, followed by the bridge, which is just the first verse being repeated. Along with a melody shift, a small one but it's there. There is also a small screaming part, which is nice. After that, the chorus repeats again. With an outro of "Yeah, you haunt me." I really love this track, no music video unfortunately. But, then you can make one up in your head. Or do what I do, and pretend you're in one. (Trust me it's fun lol) highly recommend this song, you should check it out. 

Thank you, for reading. I hope you have a great day! Happy listening! :)