A bittersweet indie-pop reflection about finding gratitude while carrying grief and learning to embrace conflicting emotions.

Louis Torre brings a lot of emotion to “two things,” a bittersweet indie-pop track that will really strike a chord with you.

I really like how immersive the instrumental on “two things” feels. It creates an atmosphere that naturally pulls you into a reflective headspace, while Torre’s passionate vocal delivery gives the track plenty of emotional weight. Lyrically, the track focuses on the contradictions of grief, from feeling lost while moving forward to missing what’s gone while remaining grateful for what’s still here.

Knowing that the song was released on his late father’s birthday makes those themes feel even more meaningful. The idea that a difficult day can still contain something beautiful is at the core of “two things,” and I think Torre communicates that idea extremely well.

The chorus is another major highlight. It’s spellbinding, emotionally charged, and paired with lyrics that feel genuinely profound. More importantly, the whole track feels honest. It doesn’t force you to choose between happiness and sadness. It simply allows both to exist.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.