Zara Larsson’s unforgettable album, “So Good” thrived in 2017. The album had memorable tracks, such as “Ain’t my fault” and “Lush life”, that worked perfectly with what was going viral at the time. Recently, she just released a new album, “Midnight Sun” that has the potential to be just as good. Zara Larsson is a well-reputed artist who hit the spotlight after winning “Talang“, a Swedish show that is similar to “America’s Got Talent”. She gained even more popularity after releasing “So Good”, a widely loved album in both America and other European countries, such as Sweden and the Netherlands.
“Midnight Sun” is a pop album that consists of upbeat songs. Similar to her album in 2017, “So Good” album matches the atmosphere with the feel-good tracks. However, “Midnight Sun” focuses on songs that have an upbeat vibe, while “So Good” has songs that are both cheerful and on the slower side. Larsson’s new album has both lively tracks and tracks that can be relatable to listeners.
“Midnight Sun” is the first song introduced on the album. It is a typical love song, with catchy lyrics such as “rooftop down it’s golden hour all the time” and “it’s that midnight sun-kissed skin under the red sky”. Larsson makes the song pop with her strong vocals and the infectious beat. The use of drums help liven song, as it is fast and repeated several times during the pre-chorus. This song has similar qualities to “I would like”, which is also a love song with an irresistible rhythm and strong vocals, though the themes explored in the song are different from those in “Midnight Sun”, where one touches on themes of being interested in somebody, while the other touches on spending time with a partner.
Following “Midnight Sun”, “Blue Moon” marks it spot as the second track on the album. Similar to the former, “Blue Moon” is also a love song. The song touches on a good relationship that seemingly has no problems, with lyrics such as “it’s an endless honeymoon phase and the fire never goes out”. Additionally, the audience can conclude that the setting is somewhere on the grass, under the stars, while “Midnight Sun” was set on a beach.
“Girls Girl” touches on feelings between loyalty and love. Larsson sings about having feelings for a friend’s boyfriend, but how she wants to stay loyal to her friend and follow the girl code. She speaks about not being able to control her feelings, but not wanting to throw away a good friendship. And if she could choose without consequences, she would be with the guy. The song has a catchy beat and catchy lyrics, but may not be enjoyable to some because of the theme.
“The Ambition”, a song about Larsson’s dreams and the struggle of comparing her life to the ones she saw on social media. This song can be relatable to a lot of people, especially those who are younger on social media. A lot of people are unaware of the fact that a lot of things portrayed on the internet are not an actual representation of a person’s life, which can cause insecurity and even jealousy. Although her goals may be different from people listening to the song, the struggles can be related to by many.
“Saturn’s Return” is a song about new experiences and how her perspective has changed regarding certain things. The songs lyrics resonate with the audience, from “my leaves are changing, and roots grow deeper than I understand” to “the more I experience, the more mysterious it gets, better let it unfold”. It touches on her growing up and watching life around her change. This song is deeply relatable to young adults as they watch the people around them change, and dynamics begin to shift.
Overall, “Midnight Sun” by Zara Larsson is a good album with plenty of feel-good tracks and catchy lyrics. The songs flow together with their infectious beats and similar themes. The album starts off with love songs, then concludes with songs about finding herself and ambition. It goes well with her other albums and gets listeners into a lively mood.
