I really like the name of this band. It’s the perfect expression of the small but happy surprises that make life fun.
You’re leaving your house in the morning and (oh, hello!) a neighbourhood cat has decided to greet you by weaving its way around your ankles. You put on a pair of pants you haven’t worn in a while and (oh, hello!) there’s a crumpled $5 bill in the pocket. You make a quick trip to the grocery store and (oh, hello!) the item you were going to buy anyway is on sale for super cheap.
It’s those tiny detours from expectation that can brighten your day.
What makes this a beautiful song:
1. The “ba-dum bah” vocals at the beginning.
2. The way the guitar counts itself in at 1:18.
3. After three soft-spoken, thoughtful minutes, it suddenly (oh, hello!) turns into a toe-tapping, hand-clapping joy-fest at 3:24.
Recommended listening activity:
Being pleasantly surprised.