2pplaldn
In "2ppl," aldn tells the story of would-be lovers in the age of the internet. Burdened by miscommunication and misconception, these "2ppl" run circles around each other without every crossing paths for more than a moment. "She's got a crush, he doesn't know her, but he's all she wants," aldn sings of their longing. Liked tweets and empty DMs dictate this modern romance with aldn acting as the narrator. His smooth voice jumps octaves and reverbs at the end of each sentiment, drawing attention to the desire for human affection that can't seem to be met online. This is the song of two people who "walk the same road, but they'll never walk the same street"; two people who are serenaded by sweet guitars but can't help getting lost when the bass drops and the synths march forward.