Genre-bending rockers Telling Secrets are gearing up to release their debut LP "Telling Secrets I" on June 14th and to celebrate we asked Vik Kovacs to tell us about the new single "Closer". Here is the story:
"Closer" is the final track on my upcoming album "Telling Secrets I" which comes out June 14. I don't usually think about the deeper meaning of my songs when writing, but this time I decided that I wanted to release some of my darker thoughts. As life happens around us, sometimes we feel like we are in a place we shouldn't be, or we haven't reached a certain level of success when others around us have. Feelings like jealousy, frustration and anger can materialize.. I wanted to essentially say that none of it matters, we are all one step closer to dying by the second.
Today's age is very confusing. It is all about being inclusive, kind and accepting. But what no one seems to mention in the same sentence is that it is also about competition, comparison and status. I don't have a problem with either, in fact, I welcome the latter as I'd like to be on top, but it's difficult sometimes when things aren't quite right mentally and the dissatisfaction, unmotivated and anxious feelings become overwhelming. I wrote this song to break out of that - I admit sometimes I feel extremely anxious or stressed or furious, but it can be dealt with or in the worst case, it can be managed. There is help.
This song goes out to anyone struggling with a heavier load than they can bare - It will be okay because it has to be, there is always an answer. I am so glad this will be on BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock with Alyx Holcombe, because I think its message is important.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the song, listen and watch for yourself below and learn more about the album here
Singled Out: Telling Secrets' Closer
Singled Out: Telling Secrets' (They Say) Bliss is Oblivion
Robert Jon & The Wreck - Red Moon Rising
Caught In The Act: Pearl Jam Rock Wrigley Field
What's Doing with System of a Down Bassist Shavo Odadjian? A Lot!
On The Record: Styx and Foreigner- Michael Hutchence- The Dalai Lama- More
Linkin Park Star Sitting Out Reunion Tour
Slash Releases Limited Edition 'Horror Nights' Album
Weezer Launch Voyage To The Blue Plant Tour With Sold Out Show
Oasis Look Back At 'Live Forever' For Vevo Footnotes
Slipknot Share Knotfest Iowa Details Including Knotfest Museum
Joe Bonamassa Joins Steve Louw For 'Cruel Hand of Fate'
Ripped To Shreds Unleash 'Visions of Sin, Mirror of Darkness'
Singled Out: Steve Hill's World's Gone Insane