In some ways, Jordin Swanson is tapping into what lies at the heart of Oklahoma. Not so much musically; it is, after all, a state more associated with rootsy genres, folk, and country, at least it is perceived to be from the outside. No, what he uses to motivate and drive the song is that feeling of states such as this as being somehow looked down upon.
As he points out, Oklahoma is a fly-over state, but as the song argues, it’s okay not to be perfect, you are what you are, but it is not okay to just put up with the situation. The song is about standing up for yourself and making a difference, dreaming bigger, and having ambition. Something as relevant to an individual’s situation in life as it is, perhaps, to a whole state.
Musically, he drives the point home via big, squalling guitars and juggernaut grooves, a wall of noise sonic salvo, and plenty of anthemic artistry. It is a song that is big, yes, but it is a song that is also clever. It isn’t often that you get both of those elements found in the same place, not in contemporary music, at least.
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Soundcloud
Discover more from Dancing About Architecture
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
