“For Crying Out Loud!” offers a glimpse into a new FINNEAS era ahead of his forthcoming sophomore album.
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FINNEAS, the musical mastermind and older brother of superstar Billie Eilish, has dropped a new track that perfectly encapsulates the complexities of love – quirky yet profound, fun yet frustrating.
Titled “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” and lifted from his forthcoming sophomore album of the same name, slated for release on October 4th, the song is a playful yet poignant dive into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being in love, especially when that love brings as much pain as it does joy.
The track begins with an intriguing, slightly off-kilter loop and an isolated drumbeat, creating a scene that feels both familiar and unsettling, like the calm before an emotional storm. This offbeat introduction sets the stage for the story that FINNEAS is about to unravel, pulling listeners into his perspective. As the beat evolves into a buoyant, feel-good rhythm, FINNEAS’ lyrics reveal a deeper narrative – a love so intense that it’s both exhilarating and exhausting.
Maybe it’s me, or maybe it’s you
Maybe I never learned my lesson
Someone to seek, someone to soothe
Someone to answer all your questions
FINNEAS sings about being hopelessly in love with someone who drives him crazy, someone he wants the best for even as he grapples with the inevitable hurt that accompanies such a turbulent relationship. The song’s instrumentation is grand and cinematic, incorporating a whole horn section of trombones, trumpets, and saxophones that elevate the emotional weight of the track. The brass ensemble adds a layer of complexity to the music, making the song feel as though it’s leaping off the track and into real life, where emotions are messy and unpredictable.
Known for his clever and introspective lyricism, FINNEAS does not disappoint in “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” Lines like, “What’s gonna help you wake up / Won’t help you sleep at night,” are quintessential FINNEAS – sharp, thought-provoking, and deeply relatable. These lyrics capture the paradoxical nature of love and heartbreak, where the very things that sustain a relationship can also be the ones that disrupt it.
The chorus is filled with uptempo, pull-you-in to groove production style that are captivating and progresses the tune nicely.
For cryin’ out loud
I’m calling your name
You’re wearing me out
But I love you the same
For cryin’ out loud
Your heart is a maze
You’re running your mouth
But I’m singing your praises
While FINNEAS is often recognized as the primary producer behind Billie Eilish’s meteoric rise, crafting the soundscape for all her albums, this track marks a significant shift in his creative process. For the first time, FINNEAS invited outside musicians into his recording process, allowing a brass band to bring a new texture and dynamism to his music. This departure from his usual bedroom-as-studio production style signals a new era for FINNEAS – one where collaboration takes centre stage, and the music benefits from a broader range of influences.
The essence of “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” is captured brilliantly in its music video, directed by Isaac Ravishankara. The video portrays FINNEAS trapped in a surreal, cyclical nightmare, where he repeatedly faces misfortune after leaving or being left by his partner, played by his longtime girlfriend Claudia Sulewski. Each time he suffers a dramatic and often humorous “death”—falling down an elevator shaft, being hit by a car, or getting stabbed—he respawns in a dark room filled with chairs, where a brass band is playing his song. This room, seemingly representing the afterlife, serves as a metaphor for the endless cycle of love and pain that FINNEAS finds himself in.
The visual narrative, with its mix of dark humour and emotional depth, mirrors the song’s themes of emotional turmoil and the push-and-pull dynamics of relationships. It’s a visual and auditory exploration of the anxieties, fears, and undying affection that define romantic relationships, where no matter the hurt, both parties keep coming back to each other.
“For Cryin’ Out Loud!” is a tantalizing preview of FINNEAS’ new musical era – an era that embraces collaboration while maintaining the introspective and witty lyricism that fans have come to love. The track is as fun as it is disconcerting, blending a lighthearted tone with serious undertones in a way that only he can. As he continues to evolve as an artist, this song is a clear indication that FINNEAS is not just surviving the turbulence of love, but thriving in it, using it as fuel for his ever-expanding creative journey.
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