Following the release of “My Golden Years” earlier this year, The Lemon Twigs are back with another slice of sugary sun-kissed retro pop. “They Don’t Know How To Fall In Place” is a delightful sonic treat with just the right amount of bittersweet bite, perfectly captured in the accompanying video by Amber Navarro.
The video features the band navigating a world brimming with quirky mishaps and playful chaos. It’s like stepping into a Wes Anderson-directed stop-motion animation, full of meticulously crafted details and subtle humor. Each frame feels like a miniature tableau, inviting you to discover something new with every viewing.
While the video might appear lighthearted on the surface, the song itself delves into deeper themes of uncertainty and the struggle to find one’s place in the world. Lines like “Every day is like a memory of someone I knew a thousand years ago, I’ve never heard or seen” hint at a yearning for connection and a struggle to grasp the fleeting nature of time.
But despite the underlying anxieties, the song never loses its infectious charm. The melody is undeniably catchy, the harmonies are pure sunshine, and the retro instrumentation evokes a nostalgic warmth reminiscent of 60s pop classics. It’s a testament to the D’Addario brothers’ skill in crafting tunes that are both instantly enjoyable and layered with meaning. Like a sugar-coated pill, “They Don’t Know How To Fall In Place” offers a sweet escape with a lingering aftertaste of reflection.
The band have just announced their upcoming album, “A Dream Is All We Know,” which promises more of this unique blend of catchy pop and existential whimsy. If “My Golden Years” and “They Don’t Know How To Fall In Place” offer any indication, we’re in for a treasure trove waiting to be explored.
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