AWOLNATION - "Sail" Video, Lyrics and Review

Lyrics

Sail!

This is how I show my love
I made it in my mind because
I blame it on my A.D.D. baby

This is how an angel dies
I blame it on my own sick pride
Blame it on my A.D.D. baby

Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!

Maybe I should cry for help
Maybe I should kill myself (myself)
Blame it on my A.D.D. baby

Maybe I'm a different breed
Maybe I'm not listening
So blame it on my A.D.D. baby

Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!

La la la la la
La la la la la oh!
La la la la la,
La la la la la oh!
La la la la la,
La la la la la,

Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!
Sail!

Sail with me into the dark
Sail!
Sail with me into the dark
Sail!
Sail with me into the dark
Sail!
Sail with me
Sail!
Sail with me 

Review


The latest product of an ever evolving alternative rock radio, solo artist Aaron Bruno’s new project “AWOLNATION” has already found itself in heavy rotation with the single “Sail”. Utilizing a majorly electronic sound, Bruno favors heavy bass and synth over the breezy guitar melodies of his past work in band’s like “Under the Influence of Giants”. Sail is the kind of song that digs deep, and even with a basic chorus involving the repetition of the title, it refuses to leave the conscience after only one listen. Bruno’s voice is harsh and scruffy, but sounds perfectly fitting over a fuzzy and well produced backdrop. Song’s like “Sail” are an excellent example of how this genre can be defined by more than brooding vocals and catchy guitar hooks. While many artists have (un)sucessfully tried to move into a more electronic realm with the recent popularity of acts like MGMT and Passion Pit, it’s refreshing to see a balanced crossover such as this. Sail is a track that works, and will continue to be a stand out as long as radio stations can hold themselves back from overplaying it to oblivion.