B-Side Guys

Limón Limón’s collaboration with Scoobert Doobert on “Hello” serves up a cocktail of nostalgia and anticipation, garnished with a twist of indie-pop zest. This second single from their debut album “Monterrey” captures the conflicting emotions of bidding farewell to a friend embarking on a new adventure.

The track opens with an invitation to “Raise a glass / Towards the setting sun,” immediately establishing a mood of celebratory melancholy. The imagery of “watered down patron” and heads “beating like a drum” paints a vivid picture of a last hurrah, the kind of night that lingers in memory long after the hangover fades.

Musically, “Hello” is a study in contrast. Crunchy drums provide a solid foundation, while modulated guitars weave in and out, creating a dreamy atmosphere that mirrors the hazy state between staying and leaving. The catchy whistle part in the chorus acts as a sonic bridge, connecting the familiar with the unknown, much like the song’s subject matter.

Lyrically, the track oscillates between encouragement and wistful longing. Lines like “You’ll be speaking the language / You’ll be calling it home” sit alongside “We’ll be drinking without you / We’ll be thinking about you,” capturing the bittersweet reality of watching someone move on while life continues without them. The repeated “Hello” in the chorus feels less like a greeting and more like a mantra, a word to cling to in the face of change.

“Hello” showcases Limón Limón’s knack for blending the personal with the universal. It’s a song that could soundtrack a goodbye party or a solo road trip, equally at home in moments of celebration or introspection. With this track, Limón Limón and Scoobert Doobert have crafted an anthem for anyone who’s ever raised a glass to new beginnings, even as they toast to what’s being left behind.