Boy In Space has done it again! We're given an easily relatable, explosive, and exciting song that perfectly encapsulates the way it feels to love someone who is bound to hurt you. There's a rawness to the lyrics that allows us, as listeners, to better connect with the artist. My favorite line that I found most relatable and catchy was, "Cause I don't want to be the one who's gonna drag it out. / No I don't / No I don't / I don't hate you / I don't blame you when you let me down." There's a common understanding within these lyrics. You know that the connection won't last forever and while it hurts, you could never bring yourself to hate the other person. The line that best sums the whole experience up comes at the end of the song when it says, "And I don't want to be the one, that's gotta point it out / You've got a tendency to love someone / To let em' down." In situations like this it's easy to live in the present, making sure you do nothing to rock the boat. The last thing you want is for whatever this relationship is to fade away.
When it comes to the tonality and the mood of the song I would say that we're given an introspective and calming tone, with the hint of emotional honesty in the mix. We can gather that the artist is grappling with some confusion and maybe even a bit of distress knowing the other party involved doesn't quite feel the same as the artist does. This tone ties into the mood, helping the two blend seamlessly together in perfect unison. The mood brings a mix of cautious optimism and a little bit of melancholy, which work with the overall smoothness of the music, creating a sense of hope. The elements of the song really drive the overall theme home. The guitar and synths work well together to create a beautiful melody, which helps keep the relaxed pace. When we add the lyrics into the mixture the rest of the elements create a sense of space for the lyrics to breathe, allowing us to hear and feel the weight of the whole song.
Boy In Space (Robin Lundbäck) is a Swedish pop artist who blends the sounds of pop and country within his music. He achieved international success at a young age and after going on tour with his brothers he decided to launch his solo career. Boy In Space has a distinctive and whimsical writing style that allows his music to stand out amongst other artists. The singles he's put out this last year include "Atom Bomb," "Finally Fine Without You," and "The Last Time" which revealed a more intimate side of the artist reflecting on things like mental health and personal growth. When asked about the song "Take It Easy" he said, "Being in a position where you have feelings for someone who's unsure or has a past of kicking people to the curb has been something I've experienced, and when I was in Nashville I really wanted to write about it. The want to be with someone you're pretty sure will end up hurting you is a strange one, it's like the highlights you experience are worth whatever hurt is bound to strike." Boy In Space has collaborated with artists like Alan Walker, The Struts, Elof Loelv, 1Mind, Toby Gadd, Pink Sweat$, Phoebe Ryan, Jordan Shaw, NOTD, Shy Martin, John Newman, Red Triangle, Nick Furlong, Rod Wave, and Freddy Alexander. If you're looking for music that's both relatable and light make sure to check out Boy In Space!
Written By Destiny Rundquist
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