Honey I'm Home - 'Wishful Thinking'
Shoegaze band HONEY I’M HOME invite listeners into their dreamy, introspective world with new single, Wishful Thinking.
This track is a reflection of the band’s ever-evolving music style and skills. It seamlessly blends catchy pop hooks with beautiful melodies to form a well-rounded release.
From the first few notes, Wishful Thinking captivates listeners with its warm and inviting synths that set the stage for the HONEY I’M HOME’s signature sound. The production is rich and raw, creating a dream-like atmosphere that feels heavily immersive. The song opens with delicate guitar strumming and soft percussion, which gradually builds into a fuller, more textured sound. The song feels almost cinematic, as though it could be the soundtrack to a late-night drive at the end of a coming-of-age film.
Lyrically, Wishful Thinking explores the theme of romantic yearning, with lead singer's Thom Schotanus vocals delivering lines that express vulnerability and emotional complexity. The lyrics are relatable, capturing the universal feeling of wishing for something that may never materialize. The chorus delivers a powerful message of hope and despair, as the vocalist openly admits to their "wishful thinking" in a world that feels uncertain.
Despite the euphoric daydream that we journey through as listeners, the track was written in the aftermath of the band’s rehearsal space burning down. Destruction of their amps, guitars and pedals left HONEY I’M HOME at a loose end – but what becomes clear is that the band aren’t wallowing in the present. ‘Wishful Thinking’ is a cloud-parting, hopeful anthem that reassures that “everything will be fine” and “we’ll work out everything”.
The blend of melancholy and desire in the lyrics is one of the track's strongest points. Lines like "I keep hoping you'll be here/ But I know it’s just wishful thinking" encapsulate the essence of unrequited love. This tension between optimism and reality creates a song that resonates deeply, not just on a surface level but emotionally as well.
Musically, the track builds gradually, layering elements of shimmering guitar riffs and humming synths which help elevate the track’s energy as it progresses. This dynamic build helps bring together an expansive chorus and a beautiful peak in the track.
The balance of electronic and organic elements makes Wishful Thinking a standout first track for HONEY I’M HOME. It’s immersive, catchy, and relatable, and sets the band on a steady path of success for future releases. Whether you're a fan of dreamy shoegaze or just in need of a song to reflect on your own moments of yearning, Wishful Thinking is a track worth adding to your playlist.
Words by Cameron Cookson
