BY EMMA SCHOORS
In the midst of a breakup, fallout or simply fading away of a relationship, the last thing anyone wants is to be reassured that everything is fine and that there is nothing to be angry or sad about. Sure, the initial lie strikes as a spur of the moment realization that everything is fine, but it never holds true.
Alexander Wren’s “Strangers Again” embraces the power of being self aware in the wake of a seemingly endless situation. The lyrics reflect the back-and-forth nature that many of us find ourselves in over losing someone we thought we could run to for shelter. The words don’t glaze over the fact that the worst kind of loss is one that’s belittled or ignored by the other person feeling it.
In the simple yet melodic guitars you’ll find that the vocals shine through as a sort of lighthouse for the song. They guide the way for drums that resemble a sort of ticking time bomb initially, and crashing waves more than the instrument itself as the song progresses.
The song’s lyrics are a standout for any listener, going through a similar time or mindset. The track paves a way for not only a deeper conversation about where all of us are, but how and why we’re here, regardless of what others may define it as.