The sorrowful tone of “waves” by sine language seems at odds with the playful percussion, introspective vocals and layered synth melody. But when the guitar comes in it brings with its tracing the line of rhythm a touch of melancholic tones reminiscent of a late 80s Cocteau Twins song. It would be difficult to say exactly what the song is about but it delves into issues of something having gone wrong in a relationship and an accidental betrayal of trust where one person is held to account for some transgression of which they are kept in the dark and the shame and confusion that comes with trying to process the fallout. And while it might be normal to react to that situation with anger this song explores more the feelings of hurt and a desire to understand what went wrong and ponders whether the relationship damaged by a mistake can be rehabilitated and that emotional bond be found once again. What makes the theme of the song interesting is that it is mostly questions and no answers affirmed. In a time when most people using social media have what they think their opinions are on hand and strong in the resolve of their righteousness, the songwriting here offers a far more believable and relatable expression of what it feels like to be heartbroken and not wanting to hurt back but rather to comprehend. Watch the video for “waves” on YouTube and connect with sine wave at the links below.
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