The way that Getting Started gets into your head with “30 Years” is impressive. The song isn’t going to blow you away. It’s not meant to be loud or overly dramatic. Instead, it sticks to what’s true. It starts off steady, giving space to the guitar to build up before the words take over. From the first line, the song has a weight to it. It’s not just about getting old, it’s about worrying that you’re losing who you are as you try to fit into the world’s expectations. There’s a feeling to every verse. There’s self-doubt and a sort of quiet rebellion. You can hear it in the way the vocals sound like they’re trying to hold it together. It’s not forced and that’s why it sticks with you.
What makes “30 Years” so powerful is how honest it is. It doesn’t hide behind vague metaphors or tired phrases. It sounds like thoughts we’ve all had but never admitted out loud. It talks about being stuck, wondering if you’re doing what you’re supposed to or if you’re just going with the flow. It doesn’t give you any answers. It just states it. That’s comforting in itself. The chorus comes on like a soft wave. Not loud but full of meaning. The kind of song that gets stuck in your head even when it’s done. Especially if you’re standing at a crossroads.
Getting Started shows with “30 Years” that they know how to make something intensely personal feel universal. They’re based in Chicago but it’s clear they understand where a lot of people are at. Especially those trying to figure out their place in the world. With the rawness of the sound and the grounded lyrics, “30 Years” doesn’t entertain, it makes you stop and think. That’s why it’s more than just a good song. It’s one that means something.
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