Melancholic syntheses: Doviak's 'Turn It Over
With "Turn It Over", English artist Doviak provides impressive proof of the emotional depth that synthpop can achieve. The song is a melancholy, almost ballad-like journey through dark soundscapes that embeds itself seamlessly in the ear canals. Through the skillful use of subtle electronic effects, Doviak creates an atmosphere that is both oppressive and fascinating.
Particularly noteworthy is the chorus, which breaks through the gray cloud cover like a ray of light and gives the listener a feeling of relief. It is this moment of musical catharsis that sets "Turn It Over" apart from other synth pop tracks and makes the song an unforgettable experience.
Interestingly, "Turn It Over" evokes strong associations with Human Lynx's "This Robotic Heart" for me. This parallel reinforces the impression that the song should be of great interest not only to fans of electronic music, but also to followers of the indie pop scene.
The lyrical content reflects a critical examination of modern society and the compulsion to present oneself. Phrases such as "A little too much information" and "Just for likes, pour it out" sharply criticize the superficiality of social media and its influence on the individual. The refrain "We can stop, we can turn it off, we can turn it over" serves as a mantra that calls for pausing and rethinking – a powerful appeal to listeners to reflect on their daily routines and their effects.
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Lyrics of "Doviak – Turn It Over"
It’s a funny kind of secret
That lets the world in through your door
For some collective validation
What’s that for?
In the boardrooms and the schoolyards
Or on the backseat of a car
You never know where this thing’s going
You never know how far
I know I know I know
We can stop
We can turn it off
We can turn it over
And pick the pieces up
We can stop
We can turn it off
We can turn it over
(We can turn it over)
We can stop
We can turn it off
A little too much information
It puts a searchlight on your heart
Just for likes, pour it out that’s the answer
To a question no one asked
In time it all becomes too much
Way past the point of loosing touch
In time the pendulum swings home
In time reversion to the mean
And we come back to where we started
Round and round
Life begins again and so on
And so on
I know I know
We can stop
We can turn it off
We can turn it over
And pick the pieces up
We can stop
We can turn it off
We can turn it over
(We can turn it over)
We can stop
We can turn it off
I know I know
We can stop
We can turn it off
