Friday, December 22, 2023

“Happy New Year” and "Summer Sadness" by Soft Loft – Song Features

 

     The vocals radiate a charisma that is consistent throughout “Happy New Year,” but the rhythm shapes the primary attraction in the early portion. The inviting percussion and robust bass line come together as a rhythm section that steers a lively course through an otherwise unpleasant situation. The song's title is deceptive; the lyrics do not offer an optimistic welcome to a new 12-month period. Instead, "Happy New Year" delves into the aftermath of a failed relationship following a move from a small-town existence. The accumulated missteps will continue to cast negative effects into the upcoming year.
 
     The press materials relating to the release of the song state:
   “Soft Loft is back with a new single, a bouncy breakup sing-along called 'Happy New Year.' This time, it's all about the attitude. The way the tune pushes through, shoulders back, elbows out, you could almost imagine it working a CBGB's-type crowd into a wild frenzy. The song paints a picture of a small-town couple chasing their dreams all the way to a big city, only to lose everything along the way, including themselves.”
 
     Instrumentally, the reign of the rhythm section is temporarily interrupted when the song reaches the bridge (around 2:30). It’s then that the mixing shifts to place the spotlight on guitars. Partially through the bridge, the backing guitar pivots to Shoegaze sensibilities. Adding to the appeal of the Soft Loft song, the transition from the bridge features interesting effects.
 
     The members of Soft Loft are Jorina Stamm (vocals, guitar), Lukas Kuprecht (drums), Marius Meier (bass), Sarina Schmid (keys, backing vocals), and Simon Boss (guitar). They are based in Switzerland. Gianluca Buccelatti performed the production for “Happy New Year.” It is a single from their forthcoming debut album titled “The Party and the Mess.”
 
     Soft Loft excels at releases that are melodically upbeat and lyrically downbeat. “Summer Sadness” is included in this post. The song was made available in October 2023. The melody is bouncy, while Jorina Stamm pleas “Let's hope it's summer sadness and it will pass // Cause I won't be in for another shit winter to get past.”
 
     “Happy New Year” by Soft Loft

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Lyrics of “Happy New Year” by Soft Loft
And I came in from a small town
But you wanted all the big stuff
You could never be alone somehow
No knowledge of all distress
And you screwed us like some mistress
I never meant to scare your highs
 
Wanting of knowing
Knowing of wanting
Wanting of knowing
Knowing of wanting
 
Happy new year
And it all went down
You said you‘d never leave
Who do you get high on now?
You said you couldn‘t breathe
How is the air feeling now?
 
Happy new year
And it all went down
You said you‘d never leave
Who do you get high on now?
You said you couldn‘t breathe
How is the air feeling now?
 
You’re locked up in your small house
And I wanna skip the whole part
Unmeet you right from above the stage view
Your mess is trouble simply made by you
I thought you’re someone to rely on
So why’d you bring them lies on?
We’re guilty on how it all blew off
 
Wanting of knowing
Knowing of wanting
Wanting of knowing
Knowing of wanting
 
Happy new year
And it all went down
You said you‘d never leave
Who do you get high on now?
You said you couldn‘t breathe
How is the air feeling now?
 
Happy new year
And it all went down
You said you‘d never leave
Who do you get high on now?
You said you couldn‘t breathe
How is the air feeling now?
 
[Instrumental Bridge]
 
Happy new year
And it all went down
You said you‘d never leave
Who do you get high on now?
You said you couldn‘t breathe
How is the air feeling now?
   [REPEATING]

          “Summer Sadness” by Soft Loft

Lyrics of “Summer Sadness” by Soft Loft
I'm at a very bad place with myself right now
I can hardly get any sleep at night
But I won't cry it's just I'm not in the best mood for now won't lie
It's just a really sad time now, a really sad time now
 
A couple of years ago I used to get high then
But that didn't help it just made more unwell
I'm not sure who to tell
I can't stand just small crowds get too loud
It's just a very mad time now, a very mad time now
 
Let's hope it's summer sadness and it will pass
Cause I won't be in for another shit winter to get past
 
Some woman told me I'm fine
You just need some fresh air
Don't be mad get your vitamin levels up
What a lie give me time
Oh to be sad I'm not mad
It's just a very sad time now, a very sad time now
A very sad time now, a very sad time now
 
Let's hope its summer sadness and it will pass
Cause I won't be in for another shit winter to get past
Ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba
Ba ba ba ba ba
Let's hope its summer sadness and it will pass
Cause I won't be in for another shit winter to get past

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