Friday, February 27, 2009
Song / Love People Eating People - "For Now" (Or: My Favorite Song Right Now)
Posted by Megan Seling on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:22 PM
I've been listening to this song ("For Now" by Nouela Johnston's solo project called People Eating People) at least a dozen times a day for the past month. I'm only slightly exaggerating there; I might've missed a day or two.
There's a wonderful dichotomy that's happening in the tone and the lyrics—the piano is so light and playful, but the words admit to a darker obsession. It's strong-willed and self-assured, but at the same time it's a little pitiful. It's not pathetic, but... almost pathetic. But above all, it's 100% relatable. Because haven't we all been there? Hung up on, and waiting for someone who may or may not be worth the wait because our hearts have (perhaps foolishly) convinced us it's meant to be? "For Now" perfectly captures that emotion, without sounding like a insecure, emotional mess.
Plus, Miss Johnston can fucking sing.
People Eating People - "For Now"
Nouela is in the process of recording People Eating People's debut album right now and plans to release it via the Control Group in a few months. Her other songs aren't as tender, but still impressive. I expect the full-length will be wonderful.
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