With the romantic song “These Fine Lines,” 50mething, a self-taught artist who works independently in the UK, writes about the beauty and uncertainty of love at a later age. The electronic track is an adult and sincere depiction of the concept of love, fragility and the chance to begin anew.
The production of the song is minimal and pleasant with electronic elements, warm synth sounds and disorganized arrangement from the start, making it a perfect intimate song. Music has a lightness and pleasing quality to it, and the audience can easily enter into the story, not being overwhelmed by the production.
The track has a few neat moments, in particular a brief riff which can be heard twice, and which seems to have a slight rhythmic quality like that of the compositions of Ryuichi Sakamoto. It provides a touch of elegance to a well deliberate display.
In the lyrical area, “These Fine Lines” is sincere in that it doesn’t attempt to make its message romantic. The narrative flows along, touching on the hope, the vulnerability and the quiet optimism that can accompany opening your heart once more. The song feels like a true reflection, rather than a fictional love story because of 50mething’s personal approach to the writing.
The track itself is also very understated. The almost stripped down feel allows for the emotion to breathe and allows for repeated listenings and deeper appreciation.
“These Fine Lines” is a complex and moving restatement of the fact that love has no expiration date and things can change in our lives for the better at the last minute.
