Lindsey Stirling – Something Wild ft. Andrew McMahon

Summary

PROS: Good message, combination of voice and violin
CONS: Sounds a little “generic”, not that innovative

I had my playlist made

a little bit of pop, rock,

and other craze

many others song let me down, felt so wrong

so I found another way

Lindsey had a big heart

the way she saw the world

got her this far

she had some emotional bruises

and maybe even physical scars

but she knew she was gonna be okay

And even though we’re both unsure

Here’s what we do know

If you’re lost out where the lazy pop songs and mumble rap are blinding,

caught in all, the stars are hiding

that’s when something purer calls you home, home

If you face the fear that keeps you frozen

chase poor taste into the ocean

that’s when something amazing calls you home, home.

95/100 (A)

More serious sidenote: doesn’t this sound a bit like Scars to Your Beautiful? — particularly how the chorus melody being shockingly similar “hope that’s waiting for you in the dark/you’re beautiful just the way you are”? The melody is quite familiar and not too unique compared to her other songs. Stacked against the odds of the unique Heart’s Harmony*, Taylor Davis’s other hits, Solid Ground, etc. 

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