LIST PICK
SLENDERBODIES KING
Following recent List Pick 'The One', Slenderbodies return with another sumptuous single 'King'. It's a hip-winding groove that takes a deep dive into the folds of the mind, as we hear in that first hushed line – "paranoid - you got me figured out" – which nods to the half-truth that lies behind our psychologically-induced behaviours. Here Slenderbodies find strength in their family, friends and romantic partners as we hear: ‘"King’ was written by taking a hard look at the way we create. The song focuses on tough topics of self-doubt, need for validation from the world, and a desire to be great when creating. However, we realised that so much of our positive behaviours and gifts regarding creativity were instilled in us by the strong women in our lives. First our mothers, aunts, and grandmothers. Then later on romantic partners and friends. To have someone who says they believe in you and consistently shows it is a wildly powerful thing, and ‘King’ pays homage to that.” - Hannah Thacker
Listen