SENSES “BETTER THAN THIS”
BY DANI MIRELES
In a world where music serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with their mental health, “Better Than This” by the LA based band “senses” stands out as a song talking about someone’s mental health with a pop rock sound with a pounding drum, creating a sad and unique track.
“Better Than This” feels more than a song, it feels more like a personal letter from the band, with intimate lyrics that make the song what it is. The song opens up with a burst of energy that sets the energy of what is to come in the track. Talking about anxiety, getting cancelled by your own therapist and medication, this song feels like an honest expression of intrusive thoughts and intense emotions that cause mental health issues. There’s a sense of desperation as the singer sings the main chorus line, “Somebody tell me it gets better than this” yearning for that reassurance that life does indeed get better.
This song also is a reminder for listeners to keep pushing forward despite their problems, and to look for someone to turn to. It can be seen as relatable for anyone who has ever felt trapped in their mind and it reminds them that they are not alone in these thoughts. “Better Than This” offers solidarity and understanding to audiences who have ever felt resonated with this song. The lead singer expresses their feeling of isolation as they experience a world where their feelings are misunderstood.
Musically, this song delivers a beat that makes you want to turn the volume up from your headphones, each vocal is delivered with emotion and rawness that helps us understand the urge of the lead singer to get that comfort of having someone tell them that life gets better. The guitar and drums are perfectly arranged to keep listeners engaged from the start to end of the song which makes this song very captivating.
The song’s production is conformed of a clean and crisp instrumentation and raw authentic vocals, every aspect of the song is perfectly crafted to provide an emotional yet vibrant listen to the band’s audience.
Senses are a band that need to be in your radar, as they have pop rock sounds that you definitely want in your playlist for the summer. The song talks perfectly about mental health and someone’s struggles with it, as it provides a small glimpse of the overwhelming weight of anxiety. This band brings a sense of 2000s pop rock nostalgia, with their sound that has a dancing vibe. The lead singer’s voice is powerful which perfectly fits into the instruments that accompany their songs.
Through this song’s powerful message and infectious instrumentals, this track inspires us to constantly look for help if we need it, and to keep in mind that life does it get better and everything shall pass. This song is a whirlwind of emotions as the lyrics talk heavily about the lead singer’s experience with mental health, talking about their dependence on the medication they take and the yearning for a peaceful mind. This song inspires us to embrace our vulnerabilities and emotions and believe we are capable of having a better life and is living proof that music has the ability to connect us on a deeper level.