Lexa Terrestrial come across as soft, ambient, and alternative on their latest single, the subdued and colorful ‘Die Young’, a sweetly dark song with a profound meaning and a lasting impact to both its sound and its video.
‘Die Young’ is a heartbreaking song that’s based on a too real story, performed by the New York-based emo artist Lexa Terrestrial. The song, talking about the dire effects and scale of medical maltreatment in the United States, is directly based on Lexa’s not-too-pleasant healthcare journey treating her rare condition, which left her at the mercy of a broken system that caused her more harm than good.
‘Die Young’ is a contemplative and gentle R&B piece with exquisite colors. The slow tempo sets a perfectly somber mood alongside the sparkling guitar arpeggio that runs throughout the song. on top of them, or rather perfectly in between them, we have Lexa Terrestrial’s restrained but soulful vocals. Her melodic delivery is low and pushed back in the mix, making it more of a structural element to the song, another heartbeat to the track next to the nuanced trap beat.
The results are stunning. Soft, heartfelt, and touching. An exquisitely balanced song that’s loud through its lyrics and emotive delivery, ‘Die Young’ showcases a superb array of talents from a thoroughly eccentric and outstanding artist.