Tiny Helicopters is a laidback and intricately woven tapestry of an electronic song by Sugar Nova, inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a fractured relationship and the fragile hope of working to repair it, reflecting the themes of imperfection and healing that are central to kintsugi.
The song’s arrangement features a tapestry that’s deceptively dexterous, but ultimately the melodic consistency of the composition best conveyed the vulnerability of the lyrics. The verses of the song feature a much more stripped back and minimal scale, allowing the chorus to be all that much more resonant and infinitely more striking when it hits you. There’s a sense of amazement and incredulity that comes to you as soon as that chorus line strikes you. With its striking blend of electronic sounds and vulnerable lyrics, Tiny Helicopters is a unique and moving listening experience.