Another slice of 70s-inspired, catchy, soft rock from increasingly-popular London 5-piece The Feeling. The third single from their critically acclaimed debut album Twelve Stops and Home, this song will certainly be bothering the charts. But what's with those lyrics?
As soon as this track begins to play, you know it's got that classic feel-good melody that made their previous hit, Fill My Little World, get stuck in your head for days. The track has a summery, laid-back feel, and an altogether pleasant melody which could have provided the backbone to a great song.
Unfortunately, whilst the lyrics to their previous offerings have come across as sweet, in a retro kind of way, the lyrics to this particular song are drippy and border on vomit inducing. As if hearing constantly about 'people in love' isn't bad enough, the cringeworthy 'b-b-b-baby I think I'm going c-c-c-crazy' makes you feel embarrassed on behalf of the singer. Stuttering lyrics can only be pulled off by someone with a punk rock style or a degree of attitude, not a slightly wet-behind-the-ears indie band.
Altogether well structured, catchy, and very radio-friendly, Never Be Lonely is a nice enough song and is indeed very chart-worthy. Just hum along to the tune and don't listen to the words.
A cringe-overload gift-wrapped as a foot-tapping, pleasant, end-of-summer hit.
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