Kid Fourteen’s upcoming album features a synth-western-ballad as its first single that touches on themes of homelessness, immigration, wishful thinking, and unfairness: Learning How To Die
Paris, France
Release Date: 2023-03-15
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Kid Fourteen’s new single, “Learning How to Die,” is the perfect introduction to the artist’s upcoming album. The song combines the dreamy synth-western-ballad soundscape with haunting, crooner vocals and a disruptive saxophone. The song is a reflection on the difficulties of being and feeling homeless, immigrating and relocating, and facing unfairness and wishful thinking.
The song’s consistent beats and continuous bassline drive the song forward with the addition of spaghetti western guitars contributing to the unique style of the song. But it’s the lyrics that truly make this song stand out. Kid Fourteen reflects on the struggles of the world and brings them to the forefront of the song. He sings of being lost and trying to find a way out of a seemingly endless cycle. His voice is powerful and emotive, describing the challenges we all face in life and how to cope with them.
Kid Fourteen is the solo moniker of Khodor Ellaik, a Lebanese musician and songwriter currently based in Paris, France. His previous projects include Beirut Scum Society, Friendly Faces, and his debut album Dream Kids Never Sleep in 2016. His latest album, Love, was released in 2020, and he will be releasing his fourth studio album A Brief Emotional Dragon in Spring 2023.
“Learning How to Die” is a powerful and emotive track that reflects on the struggles of the world and how to cope with them. Kid Fourteen’s unique soundscape and crooner vocals give the song a dreamy yet haunting vibe that is sure to captivate listeners.
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