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Alkali

by Pillow Fite

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On its second single “Alkali,” the alt-pop duo Pillow Fite pulls a subtle bit of trickery, making a break-up sound fun. Art Ross (they/them) and Aaron Green (he/him) follow up their languid debut single “Playing the Fool” with a slyly upbeat number akin to Phoebe Bridgers’ “Kyoto” or Snail Mail’s “Golden Dream”—dreamy major chords that support a eulogy for a relationship. “Alkali” is a stylistic leap forward for the band, revealing big-hook bravado that only enhances the lyrics’ roiling emotion.

lyrics

LYRICS

Waiting for the day to come they cut my water supply
always trying to turn the acid to alkali
Why cant i just simply say what's on my mind
Wettened by daily cries hung out to dry
Unlike those other guys

I thought the faces changed like the seasoned trees
I just want to talk but there's always a fee
I clicked the wiki help to guide me
They always laughed at astrology
Unlike those tarot queens

honest words they conjure and gnaw
Its funnelling an ocean through a straw
I’ll try not to faintly withdrawal
Whispering out a clenched jaw

Waiting for the day to come I learn my lessons taught
That you cant live off coffee and pot
I can't help the jitters I got a soft spot
Guess the right words were an afterthought
Bruise like an apricot

honest words they conjure and gnaw
Its funnelling an ocean through a straw
I’ll try not to faintly withdrawal
Whispering out a clenched jaw

I owe it to you and me
For some fucking consistency

honest words they conjure and gnaw
Its funnelling an ocean through a straw
I’ll try not to faintly withdrawal
Whispering out a clenched jaw
honest words they conjure and gnaw
Its funnelling an ocean through a straw
I’ll try not to faintly withdrawal
Whispering out a clenched jaw

Waiting for the day to come they cut my water supply
always trying to turn the acid to alkali

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released November 25, 2021
CREDITS

Written, recorded and performed by Pillow Fite
Drums by Pat Murphy
Backing Vocals by Jessie Brown
Produced by Aaron Green
Mixing and Additional Production by John Mullane at Future Dad Music
Mastering by Kristian Montano at Montano Mastering

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Pillow Fite Nova Scotia

Pillow Fite is an alt-folk group from Halifax, Nova Scotia formed by Art Ross (they/them) and Aaron Green (he/him) over text messaging song ideas during the Covid lockdown. The duo’s vastly different musical approaches compliment each other to produce sweet yet biting songs about road trips, queer love and mental health. ... more

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