As a devout pop punk fan, From Inside’s electrifying release that is “Say The Word” perfectly captures the emotional angst of love in the most pop punk way possible. The powerful and catchy alt-pop ballad is loaded with strong hooks and melodies that showcase the band’s growth and maturity. Inspired by an Emily Dickinson poem, the song centers around the concept of hope and how words have the power to both hurt and heal. Vocalist Zaid’s emotive delivery captures the fragile nature of words and their impact on people’s lives. It lives off and thrives off that chorus, just building to it with such verve, zest, and a vulnerable angst that’s palpable in the performance across the arrangement.
Coming straight out of the same school in Liverpool that The Beatles went to, From Inside bring a spark to pop punk music that’s often lacking today. With a few hits already under their belt, make note that this is one more in their growing catalogue.