Sonically the song recalls “This Is Me,” from the soundtrack to “The Greatest Showman,” and the messages run parallel as well. The track opens with a gospel choir chanting “rise up” before Petricca delivers a sermon about coming back from failure and believing in yourself above all else. “Rise Up” is about the reality of falling flat on your face and the importance of getting up stronger. While it’s an oversimplification, the song’s not wrong, either. Walk the Moon tackles self-love and mental health on “The Keys.” Synths and a stomp-clap beat run beneath lyrics about the parallels between the human mind and a cage. Listen to “Don’t Make Me” for more heartbreak vibes and the title track if you’re looking for another love song. Walk the Moon’s approach to these common themes is lyrically different from their pop-rock peers. Petricca sings the impulsive words over a fast-paced keyboard and drum melody complete with a guitar solo. It’s a full-bodied and upbeat song that talks about running away with the one you love and finding a place of your own. Album closer “Population of 2” is a rock ballad for eloping.

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