This song is really growing on me. And I'm speaking as an absolute fan of cavetown's and indie sad songs in general.

The first version, titled "Trying Not To Cry", was released 11 months ago. Loved it right away.

https://youtu.be/LlASHLHKREQ

A remix by Kina was released a month later (add another month for the clip)

https://youtu.be/5sywV5H0PMY

Kina also remixed cavetown's "Sharpener" !

And finally, the latest version of the song, titled "Grocery Store", released 4 days ago ! It has a little pop twist that makes it stand out from the other versions. I'm listening to it on loop !

https://youtu.be/5sywV5H0PMY

Can you hear all of my open wounds?
I'm whispering as loud as the flowers bloom
I've been somewhere in the sky, don't worry
I'll be right on time if I can help it
I'm so sorry

I've been trying not to cry in the grocery store
(Trying not to cry in the grocery store)
Little bully inside, pinning me to the floor
(Bully inside, pinning me to the floor)
It must be easier than it seems
But I can't get these thorns out of my teeth
It's killing me, but I want more
(It's killing me but, it's killing me but)

Cover my ears
I think I'm shutting down, going standby
Sleep mode, offline
Feel nothing
It's quiet as hell in my roomI've been fighting for my sanctuary
How do I stay alivе if I don't wanna be?

I've been trying not to cry in the grocery store
Little bully inside, pinning me to the floor
It must be easier than it seems
But I can't get these thorns out of my teeth
It's killing me, but I want more

Note : the lyrics stay pretty much the same through the different versions, only difference being the repetition of some lines.

Which version was your favorite ? I like both the original "Trying Not To Cry" and "Grocery Store" most, they both sound really good but in different ways. This shows what you can get with a same text and melody :)

Have a nice day !

Bea :3

(19/07/2022)