Alex Metric and Passion Pit

Today I have music for you that is an absolutely lovely song by Alex Metric. Now I know it is weird to consider a song by a DJ lovely. I would think the same thing to be totally honest. But this song is beautiful in a special way because of the meaning of the song. Normally people don't pay attention to lyrics in EDM songs because they are too focused on the beat or bass drop. Which is fine, to each their own. But for me, I love the words in this song because of how moving they can be. This song is about a story, a story of love and then pain. Heart racing to heart breaking. And then, how to pick up and continue on even when your heart bears the weight of the world. Hence the song title. But this song is just so incredible in the message that is being shown and the visually shows the happiness one can feel even after tragedy. It isn't easy to move on after pain like this, but this song is one that can make you smile a little more, laugh a little more, and be yourself a little bit more. Alex Metric purposefully makes this a very up beat and bubbly song because of the words in the song, and I think it works beautifully. Normally I don't put up music videos, but this one just made me smile and made me feel warm and fuzzy. I know, super cliche. But it really does because this video narrates the story of the song. This is a rare kind of song, one that allows you to see and feel and hear everything. This is the kind of house music I miss, the kind that reminds us of who we are. Alex Metric, you did really freaking well with this song. Honestly, I love this song so much! Today's instrumental song is by Passion Pit. This is actually one of my favorite songs by them. It is so happy and uplifting and sunny. Brings a smile to your face with all the little adorable nuances and the overall great sound. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!



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