Whether you’re returning home for a visit, or you’re looking for a quick way to get through the long drive, Songs About Coming Back can help you get through the trip. Songs about coming home can evoke emotions ranging from nostalgia to relief to excitement. A good way to choose the right song for the occasion is to create a playlist and pick songs that reflect your mood.
Miley Cyrus’ “Never Really Over”
Miley Cyrus has just released the first of three six-song EPs. It features her new single “Never Really Over” and the accompanying music video. The video features dancers dressed in 1970s style, and the song is produced by Zedd, lending it propulsive synth chords and a steady house beat. The singer performed the song at the MusiCares award ceremony on Sunday, performing a tribute to Dolly Parton, who was named Person Of The Year.
The single has already received a lot of hype. Fans have been raving about it on social media, calling it “pop perfection,” “pure art,” and “the best song in years.” Even Taylor Swift added the song to her playlist “Playlist by Me!” on Apple Music.
Miley Cyrus is 26 years old, eight years younger than Katy Perry. This means that she has plenty of time to make a full recovery from her country detour. While she may have alienated her younger fans with “Younger Now,” she has already released an EP called “She Is Coming” featuring her new single “Never Really Over.” She is still the party girl with a bad attitude.
Miley Cyrus’ “Never Really over” is one of the most uplifting songs of 2017. It will help re-introduce the singer to her fans. Besides the lyrics, Cyrus’ new single also features a powerful voice. Although the song is a hit, it is a far cry from Gaga’s “Shallow.” If she is in Black Mirror, it’s likely that her character Ashley O will have some serious fictional song potential.
The music video for the new single was released at midnight Friday. Fans have already been anticipating the release of her new album. The first glimpse of the new song’s music video was posted by Perry on Instagram. In the video, the singer wore an orange dress with a matching border. She also let her blonde locks fly in the wind. This was a departure from her usual pixie cut.
Adele’s “Hometown Glory”
Adele’s “Hometown Glory”, her debut single, is a heartwarming tribute to her hometown. She wrote the song in 10 minutes when she was 16 and was trying to convince her mom not to send her away to university. It was her first ever song and was released as her debut single.
Although released on vinyl only in the UK, “Hometown Glory” later received a re-release on 21 July. After its initial release, the song was featured in the critically acclaimed British teen drama Skins. It also appeared in episodes of One Tree Hill and the fourth season finale of Grey’s Anatomy. Producer Alexandra Patsavas had heard Adele perform in Los Angeles and decided to use it for the episode.
Taylor Swift’s “Stuck on You”
While this song does not explicitly reference queerness, it does evoke queer feelings. In it, Swift imagines falling in love with a person who puts down roots in dreamland. In this sense, the song is a renegade love song. Although it is not overtly queer, Swift has spoken out about the LGBTQ community in the past.
Swift uses this song to explore the feelings of being abandoned and stuck in a loss while others move on. This song is definitely a tearjerker for anyone entering adulthood. Though it may seem sad, the lyrics also speak of the desire for closure. The track also deals with the pain of moving on after a breakup.
While Swift did not confirm whether “All Too Well” was about Jake, the song does hint at the split. The two had dated for about nine months and had a nine-year age gap. Taylor broke up with Jake before she turned 21. The song reportedly reflects how Taylor felt during the breakup of her relationship with Jake.
Swift has already sold over ten million albums. During the past four years, she has become a big star and received major exposure. This year, she performed at an event to raise money for Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. During the show, Lionel Richie was a special guest.
Swift continues her Folklore period with another song “Willow” featuring the same piano used for “Cardigan.” This album is a blend of fact and fiction and is a sonic experience for fans.
Michael Kiwanuka’s “New Rules”
Michael Kiwanuka’s latest album is a blend of contemporary and classic, drawing on influences from the past and present. His songs, which are deeply personal, tackle hot-button issues in a reflective manner. The result is a complete work of music that shows the artist’s courage and skill in constructing his own world.
Kiwanuka’s sound has been expanded over the years, beginning with his critically-acclaimed 2011 debut album, Home Again. It was genre-defying, and it reinforced his standing as one of the most promising young British musicians. For his second album, Love and Hate, he embraced an outward-looking style with a soulful approach to production.
Although Kiwanuka’s first album evoked a world that was incredibly personal, his new album is both universal and timeless. It draws inspiration from progressive soul and intimate field hollers from the ’30s and ’70s. The album’s theme of self-acceptance and identity makes it a worthy winner of the Mercury Prize for 2020.
Born in Uganda and raised in London, Michael Kiwanuka has a rich and inviting voice. He draws inspiration from the music of legendary soul singers like Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. His acoustic music retains a fluid rhythm while the vocals are rich and layered.
The album’s drum production is a step forward from his last release. It fuses an early hip-hop sound with a more modern aesthetic, while keeping the tightness of his early hip-hop tracks. It isn’t the best album, but it’s certainly an improvement.
The album’s ten songs are a mix of old and new, psychedelic and soul. Kiwanuka’s vocals are smooth and dense, and he successfully balanced the various styles. Even the psychedelic and dark soul tunes didn’t feel half-baked or drab.
