I’m not going to lie, I’ve been having a rough time these last few months. I’m slowly recovering from major surgery, I’ve failed miserably at searching for a job, and once I hit 40, I’ve lost all motivation.
When things get dark, I look to music for a little pick-me-up.
Thank heavens for a little song from the Underbirds called “Bright Leaf.”
Morgan Taylor, the genius behind Gustafer Yellowgold, and Todd Hatton (of “I Think I’m a Bunny” fame) have joined forces to create the duo Underbirds, and I couldn’t be happier.
Their song “Bright Leaf” is one of those infectious tunes that yank me out of a sour patch. And I don’t mean the candy kind.
It’s a sunny pop song about how this leaf sprouted on the family tree, which could be a metaphor for anything that graces your life. The new found presence of a baby, befriending someone new who has touched your life at the exact moment you needed them, finding a forgotten chocolate bar in the depths of your pantry.
Sounding more indie alternative than children pop, it has flavors of sounds by artists like Guster, Pete Yorn or Ben Folds. It’s one of those songs you can blare out of your car stereo when the kids aren’t around and still feel cool. I love songs like this – short, sweet, and leaves you satisfied.
And with lyrics like “Of all the branches in the forest, you have chosen me,” who can’t help but feel warm and grateful for that “bright leaf on a dark tree”?
Especially when that bright leaf is a great song like this one.
Love how music has the power to lift us up. Hope you feel better soon!