Chosen by Monk
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it therefore appropriate that we kick it off with this latest cut from the project helmed by System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian, as shown by the bassist’s explanation of the meanings behind the song, which is taken from last year’s debut album:
The song speaks to the threat of suicide, but more than that, it’s about hope—the push and pull between pain and recovery. We want this track to be a beacon for anyone battling those inner wars.
Vocalist Taylor Barber added:
Float is about the feeling of waking up with depression rooted deep inside you. Feeling like a ghost in a shell — existing, but not living. It’s about being consumed by the weight of the world without confronting the inner battles. It’s important for us to express our emotions and let people know they’re not alone.
- Seven Hours After Violet play Download on Sunday 15 June, followed by headline appearances at The Deaf Institute in Manchester on Monday 16 June and Camden Assembly on Tuesday 17 June.