When discussing the unique aspects of Canadian culture, it's hard not to mention the fantastical tales of frosty beers and vibrant igloos. The musical duo of identical twins, Phoenix and Mercedes Arn-Horn, known as Softcult, has returned with a new song that is both beautiful and deeply emotional.
Following their earlier release, "Pill To Swallow," their latest track, "Naive," continues to explore themes of dreamy disappointment but with a sharper focus on self-reflection. The song is filled with lush guitar sounds and honesty, creating a powerful emotional experience that lingers in your mind, almost like a painful bruise that you're compelled to touch, to feel it again. Softcult doesn't simply dwell on grief, they face it head-on. "Naive" captures that moment when our illusions shatter, when someone or something we once admired is revealed in a different, less flattering light. The twins explain that the song is about coming to terms with the fact that the person or belief we trusted wasn't real. Once we see that truth, it changes our perspective forever.
Mercedes' heartfelt lyrics are filled with sincere emotion, while Phoenix's production adds an edgy feel to the music, making it intense and compelling. It's a slow reveal of feelings rather than just heartbreak, embracing a thoughtful unmasking of reality. In the self-directed music video, Mercedes captures this feeling of dreamlike disconnection through soft shadows and a tense, ethereal atmosphere. The visuals reflect the song's themes of lost innocence without oversimplifying the more profound emotions at play.