This used sports analogies and athleticism to talk about how relationships can be tenuous and isolating, asking questions about individual purpose and teamwork.
lyrics
I've been running around in my head
Looking for a place to rest
Dwelling in my thoughts, it's my reprieve
From nothing it's harsh realities
Please don't go away, please don't go away
Please don't go away, from me
It's true, I'm starting to sweat, starting to think it's all
True, I'm starting to sweat, I'm starting to sweat I'm like:
*Keyboard solo*
(Are you happy? Are you free? Are you chasing your dreams?)
credits
from The Birdsong,
released June 17, 2022
Vocals: Sandeep Kanchiraju, Fahim Rahman, Eeham Amin
Keyboard: Daniel McCrystal
Production: Fahim Rahman
supported by 5 fans who also own “Free Agency (Sandeep Kanchiraju, Daniel McCrystal, Fahim Rahman, & Eeham Amin)”
saw Thundercat for the first time recently - truly a GOAT of live performers. this album is him in his most honest, focused, and emotional state, and it beautifully intertwines his silly artistic voice with his stories of struggle and loss. the album is short and sweet - BUT, if you want to see him and his friends jam a little longer on these ideas, definitely see him live. the dude literally practices like Coltrane and it shows. zilla
One of the last albums to be recorded at Brooklyn's Silent Barn, a jazz-inflected soul/spoken word EP full of grace and heart. Bandcamp New & Notable May 9, 2018