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California-based band Bad Suns has released the latest single in preparation for its new album “Apocalypse Whenever.” The single, entitled “Wishing Fountains,” was released on Tuesday, Nov. 9. There hasn’t been any confirmation, but this will most likely be the last single before the album releases in Jan. 2022.
The band has just finished supporting Angels and Airwaves on the Lifeforms Tour. This was the band’s first tour since the pandemic started and something they were very grateful for. Lead singer Christo Bowman said in an Instagram post, “It’s incredible to be playing shows again. This tour has been a dream so far.”
To celebrate finishing the tour, Bad Suns announced the release of “Wishing Fountains” on Friday, Nov. 5. Plus, they teased that their own headline tour would be announced the same day, and it was. Bad Suns will be kicking off their nationwide Apocalypse Whenever Tour in Jan. 2022. It’s safe to say that this past week has been an exciting one for fans.
“Wishing Fountains” is not your typical Bad Suns song. It doesn’t sound very new-wave or upbeat, which is very typical of them. This song is a slower tune that is perfect for early morning listening or for just staring blankly out the window when it’s gloomy outside. There aren’t many songs from the band that fit this specific mood, so it’s great to have this song in their discography.
This song is about falling out of love with someone, which, in itself, sucks. In the first verse, Bowman sings, “a heart’s built to break so you weep like a willow.” This is such a heartbreaking lyric because it feels so hopeless. Heartbreak should not be an expected thing, but most people have come to expect it. Plus, the imagery of a weeping willow adds to the melancholy mood.
The chorus is a metaphor for this failed relationship. It talks about wishing fountains and the narrator seems to be wishing for this relationship to change for the better, not for the worse. Yet, things are doomed as he sings, “the world’s not falling apart. But you and I, baby, we are.” No amount of wishing fountains can fix this relationship; it has ran its course.
The second verse is where the heartbreak is really unpacked. It’s filled with anger and despair, evident when Bowman sings, “set fire to your dress, then smash my reflection.” While dramatic, this line captures what the narrator is feeling in the moment and transports listeners into the moment.
The song is the sixth track on “Apocalypse Whenever,” which is the middle of the album. Does this mean the tone of the album will change? Fans will have to wait until the album is released in January. If they need to tide themselves over, they should listen to all the album’s singles, because they are setting the tone for this new era.
“Wishing Fountains” is available now on all streaming services.
