This subterfuge — sneaking heavy themes into popular song forms — continues with songs like “The Evidence,” “Spider and Fly,” “In the Rain” and “Great!” Existential introspection has also become a thematic concern for The Ex. Katherina Bornefeld’s lone vocal performance on “The Wheel” describes her observance of the never-ending changes occurring both within her and in the world around her. In the end, she’s hopeful that “new life force unfolds for those who flow with the song of their souls.” Arnold de Boer is equally optimistic on “Circuit Breaker,” proclaiming that “what I will carry inside will be an ever glowing heart to chase all hatred away.” Both vocalists deliver their observations against dirge-like musical backdrops that serve to heighten the poignancy of the lyrics.
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Published at: 2025-09-15 21:45:19
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