Palace have just released their new single “Lover (Don’t Let Me Down)” and it certainly didn’t let me down. It actually did the opposite and I am now floating. When this band releases new music, you know it’s gonna be a good day.
Their sound has always reminded me of the music forest fairies would listen to if they had access to it. Very light and airy intertwined with mystery and passion. An irresistible combination to say the least.
The song starts off with a slowly escalating echoey guitar riff which seems to be a signature thing they do in a lot of their work. It offers such a majestic and calming atmosphere to the listener that I will never take for granted.
All through the first verse there is a nice steady build up to the chorus which is just a huge release. Emotionally and musically.
“Lover, don't let me down
'Cause my stomach's been twisted for ages now
Please, my woman, don't let me down
'Cause I love you, I love you to the end of time”
Lead singer Leo Wyndham sings of loving someone so much and making sure the person understands, while also explaining their anxiety and jealous tendencies. This song is exactly what it feels like to be anxious in love. Even if you haven’t been in love romantically, there is a certain aspect to this song that just allows you to relate to it on whatever level you can. That’s another special quality most, if not all, of their songs have.
The closing verse is such a perfect wrap up to the track. It highlights the love and adoration he feels towards this person and the fact that it’s not going anywhere.
“I would
I would do anything
I will give you everything
'Cause you make my heart sing”
They mentioned this was the first song they wrote during the covid-19 lockdown we all had to suffer through and because of that, it’s a very special track to them. Well let me tell you, it’s impossible to ignore the energy that went into this song. You can truly feel how special it is.
Tickets are on sale now for Palace’s long awaited February 2022 tour and their new album Shoals is set to be released January 21st, 2022 and is available for preorder now. You won’t want to miss any of it!