They capture the modern dream-pop sound of the likes of Wild Nothing and Beach House combined with the classic indie pop sounds of The Cure and The Railway Children. The band are essentially a DIY project but manage to capture perfect blissful production from their own studio, located in a garage.
New Age
Softer Still Lyrics
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When you wish for a new face
You live your life in such a waste
Holding on to the old days
When everything is true
Then hold on!
The opening lines of the song 'New Age' by Softer Still beautifully captures the human tendency of seeking for newness and change in their lives. The lyrics convey a sense of longing for growth and happiness, thereby implying that change can bring about positivity. The lines 'You say you want happiness when you wish for a new face' is particularly intriguing as it hints at the facade that people often present to the world. It could be the false desire for physical alteration or material things, which we believe can lead us to happiness.
The song goes on to describe how life feels a waste when one tries to cling to the past. The lyrics 'You live your life in such a waste/ Holding on to the old days' conveys the idea of how staying fixated on the past can prevent us from moving forward. But the artist encourages the listener to hold on to the truth when everything else is changing. The line, 'When everything is true/ Then hold on' could be interpreted as holding on to your values and understanding of life, even when others around you might change.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you want happiness
You express the desire to experience joy and contentment
When you wish for a new face
But you also long for a change in appearance or identity
You live your life in such a waste
Your existence lacks purpose or meaning
Holding on to the old days
You cling to the past and resist embracing the present or future
When everything is true
However, when authenticity prevails
Then hold on!
You should hold on tight and fully embrace that truth
Contributed by Kaylee W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.