But also, and more importantly, it’s about hope for overcoming those things.” The Japanese House © Max Barnett “This song talks about how sometimes, however hard you try, you can’t help but be a product of the things that happened to you or held you back earlier on in life. I could have been somebody who You wanted to have around to hold I should have jumped when you told me to I wanna change but it’s nothing new And if I grow I’m gonna get so old Will you hold me like you always do?īain describes the inspiration for the track, detailing “When my best friend Katie and I were young and in love, we fantasized about riding off into the distance on her horse Bam Bam, away from all the problems that came from being gay and in love back then.” Bain insists, “ It doesn’t matter what I tell myself, for a moment there I swear I saw me.” This self-awareness is part of The Japanese House’s charm, a cut and dry approach that isn’t fond of excuses. Familiar and lush syncopated synth plays with airbrushed drums, providing a soft landing for the melody which follows at its heels. Boyhood – The Japanese House I could have been somebody else but I’ve been out looking for me It doesn’t matter what I tell myself For a moment there I swear I saw me I went to meet to somebody new Changed beneath the evening light And she held me kind of like you do I hope you knowĮach Bain track is an emotional loose cannon – every inch of love, fear, and grief is fair game. She returns after 2020’s EP Chewing Cotton Wool with new single “ Boyhood” (out March 20 via Dirty Hit), which stays true to her captivating spirit. Androgyny, intimacy, and honesty are at the heart of Bain’s artistry. The face behind the moniker is Amber Bain, a British singer/songwriter who masters telltale lyricism and pristine production in one go. There was a maturity to the album that is rare for a new artist a sure identity and a strong message curated to be perfectly enough. It’s hard to believe that 2019’s release Good at Falling was The Japanese House’s debut. The Japanese House brings dream pop back down to earth with new single “Boyhood,” a reflection of times lost and a prayer for those to come.
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