![]() You’re pointing at stars in the sky that already died/ Stop trying to keep us alive. Lyrics like, “Stop trying to keep us alive. It has a slower melody in which Gray narrates the process of letting go of the person he loves. “Astronomy” takes on vocals that are reminiscent of his song “Heather,” but stays true to the current motifs of “Superache.” He sings, “We’ve traveled the seas, we’ve ridden the stars/ We’ve seen everything from Saturn to Mars/ As much as it seems like you own my heart, it’s astronomy, we’re two worlds apart,” to describe a relationship formed through a bond built by pain and life, but is falling apart due to the couple’s differences. The tune further delivers this message with guitar melodies that create a comforting feeling that’s reminiscent of the comfort of having best friends. Gray sings, “That’s my f***** best friend/ that’s my f***** right hand,” to express the love he has for his closest friend. ![]() It’s a change from the previous romance-driven songs and a clever way to switch up the album’s topic while staying true to the theme. ![]() “Best Friend” explores a loving friendship. The upbeat, relationship-focused tune is similar to “People Watching” but different enough to stand on its own as well. When Gray sings, “This could be a disaster, there’s so many factors/ Like what if you freak out and then we’re losin’ it all at the critical disaster where I say ‘I love you,’ and you don’t say it after,” the danger of overthinking love when first beginning a relationship is addressed, letting listeners know that relationship anxiety is real. A new kind of pain is discovered in this tune, one that is often self-inflicted when jumping into a new relationship. Next up, “Disaster” describes the anxiety that comes with trusting and dating a new person. This upbeat but wistful song delivers its message with the lyric, “Someday, I’ll be falling without caution but for now, I’m only people watching.” It’s a perfect song for single people waiting to experience their first love. Lyrics like, “But I wanna feel all that love and emotion/ Be that attached to the person I’m holding,” describe the longing that he feels when watching another couple and their perfect love life. Instead of focusing on someone in a relationship, Gray sings about someone who has never been in love but aches to experience a true relationship. “People Watching” is another love song but has small twist. “Movies” is easily the most memorable tune in the album and allows listeners to experience the singer’s hurt with tunes that rise and fall, much like a heart does in a tumultuous relationship. ![]() As the song begins, Gray sings, “In my head, we’re dancing in the dark/ In my head, we kiss under the stars,” telling a story of someone who wishes their relationship was still whole and like ones in the movies. Gray approaches the pain of being in a relationship that is falling apart while still trying to look good in front of friends. In each song, Gray expresses the idea of love within the heartbreak of the moment.įirst up is “Movies,” a title realized in the opening line, “Movies, movies I want a love like the movies.” Addressing the fantasy of having a love comparable to romances seen in films, real-life relationship strains are put into stark contrast with lyrics like, “But I know that’s not what we’re doing ‘cause, baby, this ain’t like the movies.” The album, titled “Superache,” is one of the most expressive collections of emotion, describing everything from the anxiety that comes with new relationships, the ache for true love and leaving past love in memories. ![]() With its arrival, Gray has captured listeners with his meaningful lyrics and heartfelt melodies. By Kylie Corral, Summer Managing Editor for ReportingĬonan Gray, popular artist and the singer of all-time favorite “Heather,” released his latest album on June 24. ![]()
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