Song Review: Monkey Majik - Falling

Title: Falling
Artist: Monkey Majik
Single: Around the World
Released: February 22, 2006

Review

The song begins with a superb guitar intro that captures the essence of indie-pop. After some dissatisfaction with "Around the World," I'm glad the second track matches the unique style of Monkey Majik that I love. Without a doubt, the excellent guitar throughout the song is what makes this song addictive.

There is a hint of sadness in the vocals as the English lyrics are perfectly sung to a relaxing tune. Don't start analyzing the lyrics too much. It's hardly poetic like John Mayer lyrics, but at least you understand it and can sing a long. I suppose the lyrics are meant to be depressing, but I'm too busy listening to the guitar in the background.

There is a noticeable skip at the 0:22 mark, which I can only assume is there for artistic purposes (or everyone ripped this song poorly).

The verdict: indie-pop at its best. Another killer hit from Monkey Majik that is sure to please. I highly recommend this song.

Lyrics

Here are the English lyrics for you to sing along with:
The mission's only half way done
It's taken on a life of its own
I wasn't sure how they'd make it back home
I crawl when you need me to run
I know you think that I can't cope all alone,
but in time I can count on you there.

A little bit of time is all I want
A little bit of luck to turn me on
A little bit of something else all want these days

I'm falling off ways
Ain't gaining headway
Been left here on my own
A little bit of time is all I want
A little bit of luck to turn me on
A little bit of something else all want these days

It's knowin' that I had to change
(I'm) lookin' back on all the days,
(But) couldn't find anytime, that's the way that it is
It's hard to say the words I feel
(I) need to understand I'm still,
on my own, even when you are here my by side

A little bit of time is all I want
A little bit of luck to turn me on
A little bit of something else all want these days

I'm falling off ways
Ain't gaining headway
Been left here on my own
A little bit of time is all I want
A little bit of luck to turn me on
A little bit of something else all want these days

Source: http://www.seeklyrics.com/lyrics/Monkey-Majik/Falling.html

Metadata

Artist: Monkey Majik
Release year: 2006
Genre: Pop
Song speed: Slow
Dominant voice: Male
Dominant language: English

Song Review: Monkey Majik - everyone

Title: everyone
Artist: Monkey Majik
Single: Around the World
Released: February 22, 2006

Review

A pure guitar song with some generic English singing. The vocals are in a sad tone as he sings a love song. The downfall to this song is definitely the lyrics. The lyrics seem repetitive and moderately boring. Mix that with some guitar and you got yourself some background music at a bookstore. The futile attempt to be artsy with "La La La La La La La La" finishes of this song and the single.

The verdict: "everyone" is nothing more than background music.

Metadata

Artist: Monkey Majik
Release year: 2006
Genre: Pop
Song speed: Slow
Dominant voice: Male
Dominant language: English