FRESH: ‘Charlie Brown’ – Alice Merton

Alice Merton makes us all aware of “Charlie Brown”
Indie-Pop

Alice Merton’s two studio albums, “Mint” and “S.I.D.E.S.”, saw the British-German alternative-pop artist reach over a billion streams and three million sales.

She released her debut single “No Roots” in 2017, and following her earlier 2023 single “Waste My Life”, Alice prepares for album number three with the follow up, “Charlie Brown”.

“Charlie Brown” is a catchy Indie-Pop song that tells the story of a man who is stuck in a rut. His days are repetitive, and his past keeps coming back to haunt him. He is searching for a higher meaning in life, something that makes him feel fulfilled – unfortunately, he has yet to find it. The chorus comes in as a push out of the daily grind: “Hold tight we’re moving on! Keep that dream just a little bit longer!”

“Charlie Brown” is a wake-up call to get back into the driver’s seat of your life. It’s a hymn to keep going – no matter how big the obstacles may be. Stop settling for the apparent security of everyday life, but fight for what is important to you. Thus, the song’s message is not only addressed to Charlie. All of us could do with leaving our comfort zone sometimes, try things and to stand up for our dreams.

The video was filmed in London and written and directed by Alice. At her side was choreographer Lyn Lim with whom she worked with on “Lash Out” and “Blindside” as well as her trusted Director of Photography, Elias Koehler (“Why So Serious”, “Same Team”, “Blindside”, “Funny Business”). Together they created a world where Charlie seems to be a bit confused and depressed with his life situation, but Alice is adamant that he realises how special he really is.

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