“WTF!” by Zarooni

“WTF!” by Zarooni is a nostalgic rock song infused with modern indie pop, taking the listener for a ride with riveting guitars, steady drums, and unique sonic textures. Zarooni, a multifaceted artist that blends his Emirati and British roots for a one of a kind artistic perspective, explores change in this song. Change is an unavoidable and all-consuming force, yet it is always one of the most scary things in the human experience. Whether it’s growing up, losing relationships, or another shift in your life, change is always coming at you. This electric track makes it seem more fun than intimidating, though.

With lyrics like “I see the streets we grew up on, WTF have they become,” Zarooni bluntly confronts the shocking nature of change. We all know that growing up brings huge shifts in our own personality, as well as the world around us, yet it can feel so chaotic and strange that all you can do is ask, WTF? Filtered vocals, ominous harmonies, and grungy guitars match these murky emotions, as electric guitar and high pitched synth take on solo melodic moments that heighten the tension even more. 

Towards the end of the song, the line “the writing’s on the wall” is repeated several times as the production builds around it. This choice mirrors the inevitable march of time as we all hurtle through change. The dynamic arrangement of the song embraces the unpredictability of life, looking towards the future despite the unknowns that it will always hold.

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