Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Hey my name is Alexandra Hamilton, Alex for short, and I am beginning my Junior year at UK. The song that best embodies my summer would be Tove Lo "Habits Remix".  This track is a glitchy, bass-heavy auditory treat that demands repeat listens. Even though the lyrics focus on "staying in my play pretend, where the fun ain't got no end," and reference having to stay high to keep this guy off her mind, the ballad is more than an ode to drug use and partying. It inspires a sense of graceful sadness that makes drinking and bingeing out on munchies sound much more glamorous than tragic. 
My summer has consisted of many fun nights, but ultimately I know that the world Tove Lo describes is a "play pretend", and that the constant desire for escapism is an unachievable feat. Instead I'll choose reality and live vicariously through the carefree words and attitude of this Swedish sensation. 

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