In this installment of BackStory, Los Angeles' Superhumanoids share the story behind their song "Persona." Catch them tonight at The Troubador!
Persona uses Ingar Bergman's film of the same name as a reference point to explore the emotions of love, longing, and despair. The narrator in the song is conflicted - a split-personality of types - and changes their-self to please others. By the end of the song, this person regains their own confidence, shedding their persona and the baggage that comes with it.
Sonically, it is very Kraut influenced - the structure isn't standard pop and there is a lot of vamping on single notes and chords.
Persona from superhumanoids on Vimeo.
PERSONA
intro
verse 1
stranger in the mirror
unfamiliar reflection
slowly start to hear
a change in my inflection
bridge 1
i have changed ive changed
i have changed ive changed
solo
verse 2
you said we couldnt be
you said that you dont know me
the lengths id go to hide
the creature thats inside
bridge 2
i have changed ive changed
i have changed ive changed
bridge 3
well im coming tonight
well im coming tonight
end chorus
i am a human
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