This song deserved to be higher on the list. There is something about Karen O’s voice that is so…punk? Maybe that’s the wrong word, but her voice has such a roughness to it but when she goes with high notes it is angelic. We’ve seen other female artists on this list with the same talent, and I really think I’m drawn to it.
“Cowards, here’s the sun, so bow your heads, in the absence of bombs, draw your breath, dark, dark places shall be none, she’s melting houses of gold, (and the kids cry out), we’re spitting off the edge of the world”
I love that steady percussion march. I feel like it gives the song a great anchor to build from, like a heartbeat. Part of me feels like this song is a sort of lament or ballad about apathy. Or maybe it’s a celebration of apathy?
“Mama, what have you done?, I trace your steps, in the darkness of one, am I what’s left?, silver lines whisper to me, “wounded arms must carry the load”, (and the kids cry out), we’re spittin’ off the edge of the world”
Whatever it is, it’s beautifully composed and wonderfully performed. I’m not as familiar with Perfume Genius so I have a little more discovering to do there, but Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs have a great catalog that goes way back. You should absolutely check them out. Heads Will Roll, Maps, and Gold Lion might be some hits I love. I’ll link ’em below.
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Love the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs! I like the colossally massive synth in this one.
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YES! The best!
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Also, it piqued my curiosity… so here’s what Karen O said about it in an interview with Variety:
…the song lyric’s lyrics reflect on the desperate state of the Earth’s environment. Karen explains, “I see the younger generations staring down this threat, and they’re standing on the edge of a precipice, confronting what’s coming with anger and defiance,” she says. “It’s galvanizing, and there’s hope there.”
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Whoaaaaa, that’s awesome.
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