It’s a rare day in London… the sun’s out, and the heat is almost Californian in levels. It’s a good day, and to celebrate, we’ve got one of the upcoming summer’s biggest bops, courtesy of Alfitude favourites ill peach.
‘CRASH COURSE DUMMY’ mixes shimmering alternative pop with indie, resulting in an instantly captivating sound. It’s sonically feel-good, and the melody is catchy to anyone who plays the song.
Lyrically, the song speaks of people who try the most to fit in and the toxicity that comes from trying too hard to be the centre of attention.
“‘Crash Course Dummy’ was written about that one person in a social setting who’s trying so hard to fit in you can feel it from across the room. The loud, unfiltered type where the desperation almost becomes uncomfortable to watch. Like nails on a chalkboard.
The lyric ‘you only love me with my head in a wall’ is really about those social dynamics where it feels like people only notice you once you’re self-destructing for their approval.
Over time, I’ve found confidence in being quieter. Being present. Not forcing myself into rooms or relationships that don’t fit. If someone doesn’t gravitate toward me, that’s okay. Maybe it’s their loss.”
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