What are you currently listening to? Part 17

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[Daniel]

High and Low (Empire of the Sun song) - Wikipedia

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Ryan Reed from Rolling Stone described the song as "pulsating", adding; "Acoustic guitar chords give way to booming synth-pads on the chorus, as singer Luke Steele sings wistfully: 'If I had my way/ Never let you go.'"

Collin Robinson from Stereogum described the song as "a slow-building slice of euphoria with big drums, grand synths, and swishing ambient sweeps."

Lars Brandle of Billboard described the song as "a straight-up party tune which flows with melodies, synths and good times."

 

[Daniel]

The chorus:

I can't do well when I think you're gonna leave me
But I know I try
Are you gonna leave me now
Can't you be believing now


One person's Youtube commentary -- which may be off-base about the song's origin but is interesting nonetheless:

"This song is about the inner-self that everyone has. The world lies to themselves about what they are, and that's why he says "You cant be leaving now" as leaving your true-self. "We are the people that rule the world" refers to the people whom are truly themselves have the most power in this world. Be yourself, trust your gut, do what you think is best and the rest follows."

 

[Daniel]

YouTube comment:

"I'm from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in Alberta Canada. Lost my language and culture, while being raised in foster care...feeling a very strong pull lately, to learn the ways of our ancestors. This brought me to tears, yet gave me a sense of peace and love at the same time."

 

[David Baxter]

I used to know a guy (going back 2-3 decades here) who had very eclectic tastes in music and frequently played bands we'd never heard of. His best friend and roommate called him "master of the bottom 40".

But the reality was most of the stuff he played was good though it probably never made it to FM radio play.

In that respect, you remind me of him, Daniel.

 

[Daniel]

It's the hipster in me

But I am shocked Jungle is not on the radio in Arizona, even though they are performing in Phoenix again this year. I just e-mailed my local radio station to request them.