An evocative and atmospheric piece, ‘When We Were Young’ sparks a liminal, nostalgic and meaningful listening experience. Introduced by a wealth of electronic textures and minimal, glitch-esque beats, the record soon introduces Same After’s stirring, smooth vocals, a nugget of bittersweet melancholia and haunting charisma that’s hard to resist. Overall, we are in alt-pop, indie territories, although the record’s references are obviously far and wide. That’s also pretty much the ethos behind the French creative.
Hailing from Paris, Samer After is often seen triumphing over pop, electronica and R&B, constantly holding a luscious and glimmering cinematic tone, one highly hypnotising. In fact, ‘When We Were Young’ gifts us a truly introspective and reflective listening experience. Steeped in lost memories and childhood nostalgia, the song explores the relentless passing of time while focusing on fragments of specific events, small triggers that suddenly take Same After back in time.
Speaking about the lyricism behind the record, the French troubadour explains: “It was inspired by a real-life moment: a Fender Telecaster gifted to me by childhood friends. That memory sparked a song filled with honest emotion, recalling afternoons spent skating, teenage mischief, and bonds that still live on in memory.”
Recommended! Discover ‘When We Were Young’ on Spotify:
