“Television”, the latest single from Trickshooter Social Club, transcends music; it is an emotional take on life’s simple yet poignant moments. This track, which blends the beauty of attention to detail with the reality of loss, was inspired by one of the band member’s father’s passing. “Television” subconsciously encourages a strong form of contemplation right from the first note. The intimate and warm instrumentation feels familiar as if an old memory is being reconstructed. In addition, the melody integrated gentle sadness with a deep sense of love and nostalgia. The feeling is comparable to sitting on a porch on a summer’s evening, watching the world go by, knowing some things may change but never truly disappear.
The lyrics, in particular, capture attention by depicting colourful imagery. Fireworks burst in the Indiana sky; there was a quiet dance in the kitchen, and a light touch on the cheek in a hospital room. Although these moments seem void, they hold great weight. These passages impress the fact that life is not a set of achievements offered; rather, it is the amalgamation of all the smaller moments when pieced together to tell the real story. The chorus provides a duality of yearning and acceptance. It relates to the fact that people can leave, but they always remain in memories, stories, and as this song suggests, in television fairy tales. There is something profoundly heartbreaking and profoundly comforting at the same time in this thought.
The song seems to ground everything musically. The arrangement is careful, never boxing in the message but rather allowing it to breathe. The vocals are rough around the edges and honest, which makes every uttered word hit even harder. “Television” is a song that rises to meet you. The song begins with a simple melody; by the end, it feels like something much larger – something you will take with you long after it has faded out.
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