Tim: Means ‘Broken’, this does, and it’s rather good.
Tom: That kicks in with a vengeance, doesn’t it?
Tim: Sound of Arrows instrumentation (ALBUM ALERT), gentle soothing vocals that match it faultlessly, with the extra effort being applied in all the right places.
Tom: If I wanted to be uncharitable, then I’d say it was Owl City instrumentation, but the song’s too lovely for that.
Tim: The middle eight is an excellent lead-in to the closing section, and lengthwise it strikes me as exactly right.
Tom: That’s what she said.
Tim: Quite probably, yes. After all, if she thought it was too long she’d have chopped bits out. Wait, no. No, please don’t say it.
What this song is perfect for, in fact, is a sunny day, when you’re lounging around in a quiet park, perhaps doing something vaguely relaxing and enjoyable. Coincidentally, right now it’s a sunny day and I’m lounging around in a quiet park doing something vaguely relaxing and enjoyable. What do you know.
Tom: A note for readers: Tim wrote this last weekend in London. I’m betting that the heavens have opened as usual since then.