'Past Time' follows the successful release of 'Faded Love' with Hoppe collaborating with producer Harper James (Eighty Ninety) to create a warm ballad that explores themes of closure and letting go of the past. The song begins with gentle piano melodies reminiscent of the tones used in Swift's 'Cardigan', with the sampled cityscape sounds emphasising the sense of nostalgia that saturates the anthemic chorus.
The indie-pop singer describes the song as delving into the dangers of having selective memory when it comes to past relationships and how 'being stuck in the past can be a dangerous drug'. Hoppe delves into these themes in the final chorus as the heavy percussion accompanied by layered synths brings a sudden sense of urgency with the lyrics seeing the persona torn between the past and present. However, the clarity of the lyricism suggests a newfound confidence and self-awareness, themes explored in Hoppe's 'Tell Me How It's Worth It' EP. This gradual shift in tone indicates Hoppe is moving forwards and experimenting with new sounds and concepts, an exciting new chapter for the indie-pop artist who is continuing to grow from strength to strength. Check out 'Past Time' in the link above or hear the song in full on my Spotify Reviews Playlist (link in bio).
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