The restlessness of the artist stands out in the track. Aside from the revealing lyrics, the music too--hints of folk, blues and country--render the track a sense of wander, made amply clear with the title Built to Roam."
I chanced upon this song, not too long ago, and was forced to stop what I was doing to check out Shakey Graves. Since, it has been a favourite to blast in the car while driving. The track is not very reassuring as often music about wanderings usually is. It leaves you feeling uneasy, a testament to the songwriter and composer's capabilities. The sharp tinge of disappointment is clear, laced with the meek hope of finding something better; but really clinging to the hope that some were built to roam.
If you are uncertain or reeling from disappointment, put on this track on blaring speakers.
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About the curator - Aarushi Aggarwal
Aarushi is a senior at college and is majoring in history and international relations. Her music library is as much home to jazz as it is to Indian classical. Her passion for discovering new music far supersedes other equally important things like finishing assignments on time. She loves dogs, coffee and chocolate.
