song: "Sadder Than U" - teamonade

There’s an aspect to mental illness that not everyone will understand. We all go through depression differently, and what works for you, may not always work for someone else. On their latest single, teamonade turns that idea into a celebration, reveling in the idea of being “the saddest bitch in the room.” The song, complete with gunning, crunchy riffs, and an anthemic shout of being sad, is all carefully constructed and meant to convey a much larger message. As the band told TGE, “This song is a commentary on the competitive nature of mental illness and how i’ve won. The riffs symbolize the pain I feel inside and the dirt and crunch of the overdrive represent how no one will ever understand it.”

Despite the message of overall sadness, there is a hopefulness here, with the song’s quick nature and lively instrumentals creating a nearly party like atmosphere. We may never fully understand every aspect of depression, but this track is a much needed reminder that you’re not alone in it.