The torment of falling for a friend is one we all know and try to balance without hurting the friendship. New single by the band Forever At Midnight, “Meant To Be” plays the role of the classic pop punk anthem that displays pining and angst. The song definitely feels like it belongs in a young adult film as it has that essence of teenage longing we all can reminisce on when we find ourselves in this situation, regardless of age. You can definitely hear the artistic influence when you first listen to “Meant To Be” because it takes you back to a different time. With guitar-driven sounds and energetic drums that leave you hyped, “Meant To Be” is a certified banger that ignites passion and more for Forever At Midnight.
You immediately find yourself drawn to vocalist Liv Howlett’s performance, as her voice fits in so well with the style of the song. The tone of the guitars especially sounds so nice with her singing and the vocal melody itself is infectious. You can especially hear this during the bridge when her voice really shines. The lyrical content of this song is very direct when it comes to the portrayal of this story. The instrumentals are both energetic and cinematic, really giving life to that feeling of yearning. There’s clearly a lot of love in this track and just by listening, there’s a clear admiration for the genre it explores. “Meant To Be” thrives because it doesn’t feel overly complicated and instead has fun being a guiding light to those who enjoy that complex chase of longing. It’s for the hopeless romantics who dream of what could be.
Forever At Midnight is a band from Sydney, Australia that consists of vocalist Live Howlett, drummer Evan Hughes, and guitarist Josh Kim. The three friends first bonded over their love for pop punk and emo music. They are influenced by artists like Paramore, Fall Out Boy, and Hot Milk. “Meant To Be” is their debut single and it’s always exciting to see a new band from the start and see how they grow as artists. In terms of the band's musical style, they are clearly well-versed in the world of pop-punk music and understand how to create a classic anthem for this genre. While the song does rewind time and feel nostalgic, it doesn’t rely on overused and outdated patterns in alternative music, and that’s what makes it so exciting. The band certainly understands how not to be a carbon copy and I am overjoyed to see what direction Forever At Midnight takes.
Written By Chantal Charles
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