Originally Published – 01/11/2023
The ‘wonky-folk pop’ collective is carving out its own self-styled sound within the folk and indie pop scenes and are stamping their own seal onto the musical world and all it has to offer.
Having been originally written by Daisy before the group had even formed, the single came to life in about 10 minutes with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, but it has only recently become the finished article and is ready to be shared with audiences in its final form.
Much like the sea, the piece is simple in that there is no over-complication with its creation as it is comprised of jazzy electric guitar arpeggios that leave you floating on a cloud as you are carried softly into dreamland by the gentile and enchanting vocals from Daisy.
Inspired by the feelings that one goes through after a rough break-up, the track is an inward look into the soul as you face up to your feelings and lay them bear for the world to see.
Although simple in its composition, I Hate The Sea is filled with complexity as it can take listeners through the different ups and downs of a breakup. The simplicity of having Daisy’s vocals and electric guitar be the dominant features on the number mirrors the experience of a breakup when you’re alone with no one and nothing around you and as your feelings and memories are all that echo in your mind, Daisy’s lone vocals are accompanied with just the electric guitar backdrop.
I Hate The Sea explores the confusion and should have would have, could have, and the what ifs after a relationship is over. It tracks how the bitter break-up taste takes over and taints things that once were so joyous and special but the love that was once there makes it so hard to hate someone who went from bringing so much joy to causing so much pain. It also deals with the realisation that the sadness and pain can trickle into every part of your life and your brain and take over with the lyrics picking up on those moments such as ‘you ruined the f***ing sea’ and ‘you made me hate myself too’ sentiments that so many people can empathise with as they have experienced the same feelings.
Daisy and The Deadheads have crafted a somewhat perfect breakup song because they’ve been able to create a poetic set of lyrics that captor the anger and frustration that you can’t always truly explain in that situation, whilst also making a melody that is gentle and calming like a hug that tells you I’ve been there and I know but we can get through this. Although the band may Hate The Sea you definitely won’t hate this hit.
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