Song of the Day - Larking Around

Today's song of the day comes from a Kiwi who goes by the name of Tom Lark. Though he hasn't quite penetrated the charts and the mainstream media, he has had some fantastic reviews on his self-titled EP. His music flits between overzealous, almost mocking, happiness and self-deprecation, an unnerving yet unique blend.

Lark has quite a few very enjoyable songs, but today's song of the day is the aptly titled Go Get A Job.

So What's So Good?

The electric guitars blend seamlessly with the drums and Lark's unusual vocals to create a jagged melody which is strangely infectious. They create a dark feeling to the song which culminates in a crashing chorus, effortlessly capturing the feelings of unemployment, which, as you may have guessed, is what the song is about. The song is never happy but at times it becomes angry, similar to the symptoms of someone who is depressed, which obviously could come from unemployment. However, the song is sung towards someone who is unemployed, so may be to demonstrate the feelings that Lark has towards someone who refuses to work.

Conflicting with the pessimistic feel of the music, Lark's lyrics are clever and humorous, which mocks the person who is the subject of the song. It gives a light-hearted feel to what otherwise would be a relatively grim song. This juxtaposition is what makes the song so clever, addicting and unusual. 

Lark's unique blend of pessimism and humour make for an enjoyable listen. I recommend a listen, at least.