Establishing the mood with textured 80s drums, descending toms and an astral melodic hook with luscious and dimensional synths, Dream Bodies opens Don’t Look Back with atmospheric, dark-wave adjacent vocals that immediately remind us of The Cure.
We are hypnotized by the composition as the star invites to keep our eyes on track and shares philosophical depth with metaphorical concepts. We love the broad concepts that Dream Bodies brings to life with Don’t Look Back. There is a conscious optimism to his message, and self-realized wisdom that he transmutes with the song.
The soundscape solo is stunning, dramatic and holds a cinematic allure. There is no doubt that Don’t Look Back is perfect for a Hollywood synch deal – perhaps a sequel of Drive or The Neon Demon. As for the lyricism, Don’t Look Back serves as a reflection on leaving behind a painful and uncertain past for a cathartic and peaceful future.
This is symbolized by the notions of lost love and missed connections, and Dream Bodies choosing to move forward with an air of hope. The imagery of waiting for a train that never comes and a blue and black sky point towards the emotional struggle of letting go, but there is resolution at the end.
We learn that Dream Bodies is the solo project of Steven Fleet, creating his unique sound by blending post-punk, darkwave, and dreampop influences from bands like The Cure, Joy Division, and Cocteau Twins. We can feel these influences come through with Don’t Look Back , but there is no doubt that Dream Bodies is manifesting a universe of his own.
We have added Don’t Look Back to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Dream Bodies, including his debut single, Dream Hangover, and sophomore single, Eclipse.