Bearing a pop rock, emo-esque tune, this Noctæra single also consists of a story that will get heads turning and attention piquing. It’s vague in a sense that it would make audiences want more, yet precise enough to make them relate to select lines.
Through questions, assumptions, and hopefulness felt in the words, it’s as if this narrative is waiting for someone to fill in the blanks, to create a world or some sort of context around what Noctæra has started. The mellow and firm base of the instrumental gives off a certain familiarity, one being the beloved vibe of early 2000s music.
“I know your heart is locked, don’t worry, I won’t embarrass you / I struggle in the dark trying to forget you” is downright heartbreaking. The realness of each lyric combined with the fantasy-like song art is intriguing, and in a way, niche. Not to mention this song is described as a medieval adventure, and within it lies an interrupted game. In that sense, it makes it a solid contender for an OST of an indie, lore-heavy video game.
This song is a mixture of both fantasy concepts and real-life situations, bringing out the best of both worlds. It has a poetic touch to it, all the while having a seamless arrangement of sound deriving from lovable genres of rock and pop. If this is something you see yourself enjoying, then doubt no further, because “Never Came to Be” is not a miss.
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A psychology major with a knack for music and writing. Mostly indulges in alternative rock, indie, and pop punk.
