Unfortified Castle

*deep breath* This is a pretty personal piece, but that's because of what this song means and has meant to me.

Through his celebrity lens, Childish Gambino questions the trustworthiness of, frankly, anyone who seems to be a friend in the digital age.

The nostalgia the Smashing Pumpkins evoke isn't rose-colored, but that's fine, if not good; it means their song helps me honestly reflect.

A lyrical analysis displays why and then some.

The memories will always be there, and Zara Larsson and MNEK's presentation of working through them really resonates with me.

Sometimes it's best to say things as we feel them, because that's when they sound the most real and impactful.