THE SONG: Black Dog.
WHO: Arlo Parks.
WHY IT’S HOT: Where do I start? It’s a beautiful and compassionate song. Her voice and her lyrics then her lyrics and her voice swirl in a pool of tenderness as she tries coaxing a friend out from a bad mental place. The understated music echoes, a reflection of her longing. It’s a perfect song.
WANT MORE? Don’t. Just listen to it again. With some lyrics.
[Verse 1]
I’d lick the grief right off your lips
You do your eyes like Robert Smith
Sometimes it seems like you won’t survive this
And honestly it’s terrifying
[Chorus]
Let’s go to the corner store and buy some fruit
I would do anything to get you out your room
Just take your medicine and eat some food
I would do anything to get you out your room
It’s so cruel what your mind can do for no reason
[Verse 2]
I’d take a jump off the fire escape
To make the black dog go away
Alice, I know that you are trying
But that’s what makes it terrifying
[Chorus]
Let’s go to the corner store and buy some fruit
I would do anything to get you out your room
Just take your medicine and eat some food
I would do anything to get you out your room
It’s so cruel what your mind can do for no reason.
[Outro]
It’s so cruel what your mind can do for no reason