Artists were addressing lockdown retrospect and examining the things we lost during the all-pervasive experience as we moved into a more contemplative stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. then this sensational artist with her resonating lyrics and her ability to create a danceable tune brought smiles on the faces of everyone. Maude Latour’s most recent hit, “Probabilities,” reflect this exploration. The former Columbia student who is now a pop star added a great deal of uncertainty to an already frightening moment for young people, especially students who planned to attend college or pursue post-graduation plans. Because Latour has personal experience with that feeling, she is the ideal voice for a song like “Probabilities.” Even though the pandemic’s terrible impacts are still being felt, Latour decides to make a positive point about how uncertain and perplexing life has become for young people.
This positivity comes through in the joyful music and contagious dancing tempo, as well as in the positively poignant lyrics. “Probabilities” gives rise to a renewed sense of hope while also acknowledging the listener’s experience. In the chorus, Latour convinces you that the future is bright by singing, “Baby, don’t be scared, I can tell the future’s bright.” The track is made even more forceful by the fun inclusion of autotune, which is a satisfying choice. Above all, “Probabilities” asks and responds to questions all at once. In the first line, “Weren’t we just 19? Now I’m twenty-three, I’m feeling everything,” Latour muses on the perplexing idea of aging amid a pandemic. This positivity comes through in the joyful music and contagious dancing tempo, as well as in the positively poignant lyrics.
“Probabilities” gives rise to a renewed sense of hope while also acknowledging the listener’s experience.
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