5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is an all pop-rock band from Sydney, Australia. The band, which formed back in 2011, consists of four members: Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin.
This Australian Band began its career on YouTube, posting song covers before releasing two EP’s, Unplugged and Somewhere New. However, their music career “rose to fame” when they joined One Direction on their Take Me Home Tour. Since then, they have released two albums, with a third one that is soon to be released.
With 5SOS making a comeback, as they took time between their second and upcoming third album, here are my Top 5: 5 Seconds of Summer Songs.
5. Want You Back:
"wish I could say something
something that doesn't sound insane
but lately, I don't trust my brain.."
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"no matter where I go
i'm always gonna want you back.."
This is the latest 5 Seconds of Summer song to be released, and the songs new sound makes me incredibly excited for the bands upcoming third album. This particular song is about a break-up. It is about wanting back that one specific person, as well as all of the memories that were created. It is about constantly having that one specific person on your mind, not being able to focus on anything else. This is only a small taste of the bands new direction for their third album, and I am totally here for what is to come!
4. Heartbreak Girl:
"... and I end up lying,
'cause I'm just a sucker for anything that you do.."
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"i'm right here, when you gonna realize?
that i'm your cure, heartbreak girl?"
This song is definitely an oldie, but still a goodie. Unlike Want You Back, this one is about being in love with someone who, unfortunately, doesn’t reciprocate the same feelings. However, not wanting to lose the friendship that is there, one continues to do everything in their power to help them - even when, in the end, it hurts them the most. In other words, it is about wanting to be THAT person for someone, yet being stuck in that friendship-circle-only.
3. Long Way Home:
"remember all the memories?
the fireflies and make-believe.."
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"i wanna get lost and drive forever with you,
talkin' 'bout nothing, yeah, whatever, baby
so we're taking the long way home tonight.."
This one makes it into my “Top Three” simply because I can picture having this song on full blast during a road trip. Besides being incredibly catchy, I absolutely love this song because it reminds me to treasure memories, big and small. It reminds me to live in the moment - something that I believe is always a well-needed reminder. After all, we only have one life. Thus, we need to treasure and enjoy it.
2. Jet Black Heart:
"see a war, I wanna fight it
see a match, I wanna strike it
every fire i've ignited
faded to gray.."
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"'cause i've got a jet black heart
and there's a hurricane underneath it
trying to keep us apart.."
One of the reasons as to why I absolutely love 5 Seconds of Summer is, in part, because of the genuine honesty that their songs portray. They aren’t simply about love and heartbreak, and Jet Black Heart is a clear example of that. Personally, to me, this song is about dealing with one’s own personal issues, such as Mental Health. These “demons,” as the song says, sometimes taken control of us, but, as time passes, these “demons” go away, especially if one is surrounded by positive energy and love.
1. Amnesia:
"sometimes I start to wonder, was it just a lie?This is, without a doubt, my favorite 5 Seconds of Summer song. Much like some of the other songs, this one is about trying to get over a heartbreak, despite constantly being reminded of the feelings and memories of a relationship that now no longer exists. It is about admitting that you are not okay, and knowing that this feeling is completely normal. Perhaps what sticks out the most within’ this song is, not only the lyrics, but the songs soothing melody. To a certain extent, it gives hope that, while it may not be fine right now, it will be in the end.
if what we had was real, how could you be fine?"
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"i wish that I could wake up with amnesia
and forget about the stupid little things
like the way it felt to fall asleep next to you
and the memories that I never can escape..
'cause i'm not fine at all.."
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Much like any band, 5 Seconds of Summer has stolen thousands of girls hearts. With their charming looks and songs, have they now stolen yours?
