Currently in Rotation: "So Glad" - David Lynch (2011)

 

Ahh, David Lynch.  Weirdo genius who gave us creepy gems like Eraserhead, "Twin Peaks," The Elephant Man & Mulholland Drive.  Casual fans might be surprised to learn he dropped some pretty dope music over the years as well, including 2 solo albums and multiple collaborative albums with artists like Chrystabell & Angelo Badalamenti.  The song here is from his 2011 solo album Crazy Clown Time which featured Karen O. on the opening track "Pinky's Dream" but was otherwise a totally solo effort.  

I dig "So Glad" for a couple reasons:  First is the beat, which is a head-nodder that stays true to his eerie, dark sound.  Second are the lyrics, which are serious yet sung in a comically off-key manner.  This combo of serious subject matter performed in an absurd, lighthearted way = the perfect recipe for a great track.  The lyrics reflect sentiments we've likely all felt at some point after shaking loose from an oppressive relationship, whether romantic or otherwise.  Here's a sample:


"So glad you're gone
I'm so glad you're gone
Free (free) in my house
Free (free) in my truck
Free (free) on the street
Free (free) at last"


 This track makes the perfect post-break up tune & is ideal for eliciting "Wtf?" reactions in general.  David Lynch was great at that.  Sadly, he exited this mortal coil due to emphysema earlier this year but he left behind tons of haunting & beautiful work for us to try & figure out, though that could take us the rest of OUR lives due to the complexity and depth of his art.

rest well, Mr. Lynch.  P.S. -  I'll always remember that time you "liked" my comment about transcendental meditation on your social media page.  🖤