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The Beths - Expert in a Dying Field (youtu.be)

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[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Well that's a depressing thought. I wonder if it was based on a family member or something?

This song is going to be in my rotation for a while I think.

[–] ink@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Tbh I didn't know the reason either, but you motivated me to look into it:

THE TITLE TRACK opens the album, kicking off with a fuzzy riff that sounds like an electric current too powerful for its conductor. The chorus (“How does it feel/To be an expert in a dying field”) is whimsical and relatable for people pursuing many careers besides indie-pop, but the meaning of the song cuts deeper, as Stokes ruminates on past relationships. “I can close the door on us,” she sings in the first verse, “But the room still exists/And I know you’re in it.”

“When you’re young, you have all these friendships and family and romantic relationships,” Stokes says. “You get older, and people move away or you lose touch because you’re busy. You feel the sense of loss for the relationships that you used to have, and the friendships that are different now, or maybe people are gone. There is a grieving for things that have changed.”

Also, it's gratifying to share music and hear that someone enjoys it, so thank you! :)