The song “Mood Swings” mirrors its subject throughout, combining a funky and welcoming instrumental with unhappy lyrics about mood swings. The story grows darker as it progresses, creating an interesting study of how stories can go wrong. The characters interact poorly with each other, each representing part of a fictional neighborhood. Teezo continues his unique approach to songwriting on “Neighborhood,” which introduces a narrative through vignettes of three characters over a bouncy, energetic beat. Monáe’s brief feature - basically a repetition of a single line - might be less than some listeners would expect, but adds a nice texture to the song. The lyrical decision to start lines with variations of “You would’ve thought” and “I thought” is a unique framing device that fits the song well.
“You Thought” is a more relaxed track that uses a reggae-influenced groove to discuss both perception of Teezo and a dysfunctional romantic relationship. “OK” is about being yourself and embracing what you want to do, something that Teezo does sonically throughout the album.Īn early highlight is “You Thought,” which features Janelle Monáe. The song is the right level of weird, utilizing familiar elements in a way that prepares the listener for the rest of the album. He varies his voice with whispery segments and even uses an actual piano note in lieu of the word “note” at one point. The song includes a unique verse flow where Teezo seems to over-fill each line, especially at the beginning.
The album begins with “OK,” a rock and punk influenced number that uses a simple heavy guitar riff as its base.
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