Between widespread accessibility and the artistic integrity of his masterful songwriting, Interscope’s Alexander 23 is the kind of artist that you can’t help but root for. His polished, silky smooth deliveries hit the nail on the head with each and every release, and if not anything else, it’s easy to tell why the budding talent has become so widely regarded as a star-in-the-making. Today, Alexander is back on our pages to unveil his latest single, “Sad.”
At its core, this song soundtracks the idea that as much as we try, sometimes we don’t have the power to fully heal the ones we love. More specifically, the lyrics take this concept into the context of being sad; when someone is fully and truly sad, a quick laugh or the flash of a smile may interrupt this sadness for a moment, but no one person can fully turn things around for the saddened friend. Unfortunate as it may be, the sadness of others is out of our control in many cases, and the best we can do is provide empathy and positivity when they need it most.
Sonically, this track may be upbeat and catchy, but below the surface, the emotional complexity here is certainly worthy of mention. All signs continue to point up for Alexander 23, and “Sad” is the latest checked box on his way to the top.
Be sure to stream the new single below!