Lately I’ve really been enjoying angsty pop punk and, ever since I found out the Warped Tour lineup, The Story So Far has made their way onto all my playlists. Their energy and fantastic sound has promptly put them in the forefront of all the songs I listen to.
Their music video for “Roam” is great. Though a year old, this is still probably one of their most well-known songs. The “You have no idea how unproductive it is to fall in and out of you as often as I do” is a commonly reposted line all over the internet, but is a great lyric nonetheless. As is “Never again will I let someone in”.
The video is adorable. It’s filled with concert footage, which just inspires me to go to as many of their shows as possible. It looks absolutely crazy fun. The clips in between of the band just being silly really let you see their true colours, not just some totally hardcore band guys. It’s honest and simple, which is all it needs to be.
What I love about the “pop punk” genre is how raw and powerful it is. TSSF is a bit of a harder pop punk band, but regardless, they pack a serious punch and, along with The Wonder Years, totally own the scene. Also, at any of those bands’ shows, there’s a strong male population, and a strong sense of community. There’s way less bubblegum pop fans, and far more support and care taken with each other, because those shows can get kinda risky and dangerous if you’re not careful. It’s nice when people look out for you.
This song is great. The drums are insane, and that’s the backbone of it all. Parker Cannon’s voice is iconic, strong and powerful. The way that the bass and guitars mesh together and create this feeling in me, and all their other fans, of pure jubilation and excitement, a need to jump around and scream the lyrics. Because that is what pop punk is all about. This tune is the epitome of that. From the lyrics to the sound, this song is the perfect angry teenager punk masterpiece.
“And lately I’ve been feeling grey but today I’m alright no thanks to you.”