As part of my next long-term writing subject, my teacher has me writing about various Glam Rock songs and bands. I hope you enjoy, and please leave any feedback below.
Notable Guitar Elements
The guitar tends to play second fiddle to the “big band” in the song, although it will provide a subtle high-pitched “plinking noise” during parts of the verse. During the chorus, it starts to join in, sounding powerful, but is then enveloped by the big band providing backup. As the end of the song approaches though, the guitar starts to play these haunting notes in tandem with the piano and now fading band members. The song is primarily piano-driven, as it was composed on an out-of-tune piano missing half of the keys.
Why This Song is Exceptional/”Classic”
A possible reason for this song being remembered by Slade fans is perhaps because it infamously was the first single not to place in the top 20 after a long streak of doing so. A musical aspect could be because of the “big band” providing back-up instrumentals, (horns, flute, etc) so it was not necessarily considered “Rock” to most people.
Notable Lyrical Elements
Something interesting to note about the lyrical style, is that while the lyrics are melancholic, the tone with which they are sung is not as sad, instead sending the message that it's worth it to press on, not just sit and mope, since every bad thing will be met with something pleasant.
Lessons This Song Provides About Life
The song is, through the verse lyrics, seemingly asking an individual about how certain moments feel, particularly emotionally. It describes these moments, first with how it feels to be experiencing something in a certain way, then saying how in time, there will be newer pains and pleasures. This is the primary drive in the song.
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