Texan alt-rock band Saint Blonde dwell in an intimate space of raw passion and real connection on “Prowl,” a catchy, cathartic song about being a messy (and unapologetic) romantic.
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I heard it goin’ ‘round, that you’re out on the prowl. Not lookin’ for another maybe, I won’t let you down…
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If catchy, cathartic pop songs built on big emotions are your thing, then look no further than Saint Blonde’s latest single.
The Texan alt-rock band dwell in an intimate space of raw passion and real connection on “Prowl,” a moody song about being a messy (and unapologetic) romantic.
You seem so original
I picture you
In the afterglow with me
Prefer something physical
But cut through all my platitudes quickly
I’m so close
Touching your hand
Heart is beating out my chest
I hope you fold
‘Cause I can’t resist
I’m scared of what is coming next
“‘Prowl’ is more or less a song about dating, finding yourself again in that process, working on yourself, and the concept of potentially being emotionally or mentally available to date again,” Saint Blonde’s vocalist Hunter Fitch tells Atwood Magazine.
“It’s a song about the realities of casual dating when you’re a feely person, catching feelings, and trying to live up to expectations. A fling turned into more than a fling type thing, and the feeling of freedom and vulnerability in the process of meeting someone new.”
He continues, “It’s a song about self-improvement and maybe even remorse, in a way. New beginnings and being afraid to make the jump with a new person.”
Saint Blonde’s chorus marks the song’s confessional climax as Fitch surrenders to forces outside his control and (seemingly) tries to embrace the moment he’s in.
Vulnerability doesn’t come easy when you’ve just built fresh walls, yet those walls can be quick to crumble depending on who’s a’knocking.
I heard it goin ‘round
That you’re out on the prowl
Not lookin for another maybe
I won’t let you down
I heard it goin ‘round
That you’re out on the town
You’re lookin for another baby
I won’t let you down
I heard it goin ‘round
It’s hard to let someone new in when you’ve just flushed someone else out, and it’s hard to keep things “casual” when that’s not who you are. Saint Blonde balance both of these truths as Fitch sings about starting again, putting himself out there, and getting thrown into something he might not have been ready for.
Some folks might just throw their hands up, call it a case of “right person, wrong time,” and walk fervently in the opposite direction; but others, Saint Blonde’s brave narrator included, fight through the funk and all that inner turmoil, seemingly recognizing that all we have is the here and now.
Fighting to critical
Back to back
In the Thunderdome with me
She made herself right at home
Said “you’re not getting rid of me quickly”
Do the most, I’ve got to impress
Only showing you the best
Tear at my clothes
Hands on my hips
Helping me to get undressed
A seductively emotive singalong, “Prowl” invites us to find comfort in new people and new places, even though that scares us.
If you’re not ready, you’re not ready – but if there’s even a slight chance that you might regret walking away, then give it a shot and see where it goes. Together, Fitch and his bandmates Tre Rollins (huitar), Alexander Hernandez (guitar), Tyler Lee Cooper (drums), and Kyle Cade (bass) capture both the angst and excitement of beginning again.
It may ache inside and out, but “Prowl” is a hit single in the making – and we’re honored to join Saint Blonde wherever their journey takes them next.
I heard it goin ‘round
That you’re out on the prowl
Not lookin for another maybe
I won’t let you down
I heard it goin ‘round
That you’re out on the town
You’re lookin for another baby
I wont let you down
I heard it goin ‘round
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