‘Shakespeare’ by Aiden Scott Browne is a nostalgic pop-rock track that holds in it a groovy funk. Its lyrics tell the story of a narrator who strives to do their best in love, using melodic guitars and drums to create an almost wind-swept, romantic mood.
Our narrator seems to have found their person, promising to do their best for them. This person seems to bring out the best in our narrator too, underscoring those bright energetic melodies with subtle vulnerability.
‘Shakespeare’ feels like a punchy love song with melodic guitars that hold onto the self-empowering nature of love and validation. “…I don’t need to pretend to be someone I’m not…”. There’s this optimistic, inspired sense of empowered authenticity that seems to carry through the song’s melodies, informing the song’s groove and ease.
The guitar melodies on the track embody this groove, and the almost light balance that comes with validating love. “…I don’t need anything to make sense…”. Our narrator doesn’t have to impress their lover, but they truly want to.
“…I don’t read Shakespeare but tonight I’m just trying to get it right…”. The song reflects on love that feels right and good, one that values a love that seems stable and healthy. “…She came and everything made sense…”.
‘Shakespeare’ feels perfect for the night-time, the type of groove that feels subtle enough to stick with you. While simultaneously knowing it’s something you can’t run away from. This love is real, raw and intensely vulnerable, yet empowering and stable all the same.
The song feels like a punchy, bright and nostalgic tune, laced with familiar melodies from the early 2000s.
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