‘Madness’ by Haus of Sound is a groovy, percussion-led rock track that seems to reflect on the state of the world from a certain point of view. Its bright guitars and catchy melodies keep the listener immersed and engaged, while the narrator seems to ruminate on where they find themselves.
“…I’m dancing in this madness,
The world’s going crazy ‘round me…”.
In some ways, our narrator feels drawn to this in-between, familiar state, allowing this moment to dull the edges a bit. This is highlighted by the song’s looping and dynamic ebb and flow. A sort of momentum that builds on the fringes of awareness and takes a few moments to fully register.
‘Madness’ captures the power found on the edges, far from the centre, with a dulling, numbing sort of effect. The catchy chorus feels like a hook, one that anchors you in this floaty, almost heady feeling. It’s an expansive pull that only seems to keep stretching.
The final chorus of t‘Madness’ by Haus of Sound becomes a call-and-response of sorts, revealing where the urge to fully immerse in swim in the in between truly comes from.
“…I’m dancing in this madness,
The world’s going crazy ‘round me…
(But the song ain’t over. Sirens pull ever strong)…
…I’m obsessed with this madness,
(She longs for the madness ‘cause her freedom feels wrong)…
The world’s going crazy ‘round me…
(The chaos of comfort that renders you depressed)…”.
A powerful way to bookend the track that takes you on a journey that feels like a free-fall.
