"Leaves" by Close to Monday: an energetic mix of dark pop and electro pop
With "Leaves", the US band "Close To Monday" delivers a captivating piece of darkness within electronic pop music. The track starts with a gradual build-up that steadily increases and, around the middle of the song, transitions into a more dynamic, electronically dominated phase. From about 01:20 minutes, you can experience a clear transformation that gives the song the much-needed electronic pop touch.
The vocals, both dark and tender, guide the listener through a story that brings autumnal landscapes and the emotions associated with them to life. The song shows a further development towards a club-friendly sound, whereby a touch of darkness could give the whole thing even more depth.
The comparison with I Blame Coco's one-hit-wonder "Selfmachine" is apt, as "Leaves" also has a similar mood of pulsating energy with a touch of melancholy. Lyrically, the song is fascinating with its darkly poetic imagery, with lines like "But hell is empty, because all the devils are here" opening up a deeper, almost eerie level of reflection.
Listen to "Close To Monday – Leaves" on Spotify
Lyrics of "Close To Monday – Leaves"
The leaves are dancing
They are colored red
They feel so safe
But will not be back
The leaves were dancing
They dreamed and believed
But hell is empty
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
The leaves are dancing
They are colored red
They feel so safe
But will not be back
The leaves were dancing
They dreamed and believed
But hell is empty
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
Because all the devils are here
All the devils are here
