“Wake up world” is a song about the power of love and how we as individuals in the world are inconsequential people. Waters pleads that we as human beings must start a revolution and learn to love one another, because together we can do so much more. She also implores us to think for ourselves instead of having the media control us by telling us how and what to think.
Waters deals with stressful lives on the song “Pick daisies”. The singer appeals to the listener to take breaks from the stressful moments in life and have fun once in a while.
“Masquerade” has the singer speaking to listeners who are currently putting on a fake appearance in their lives, either to mask their pain or to try to be someone else. Waters tells these people that there will always be someone to love them for who they really are.
There are moments on this album where the lyrics are not as attention-grabbing as on other songs. One example is “Diamonds”, where it is clear that the lyrics are meant to be profound, but come off as confusing to the average listener. Castles & Towers is a great album that utilises brilliant backup vocals, beautiful instrumentals and overall great production to compliment the thought-provoking and powerful message of the album. Although the melodic elements are more exciting than the lyrics in some areas, the overall product is more than worthy of your time.
Rating: 4/5
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