The Hospital Blues You Gave To Me Analysis

The Uplifting Blues The feeling is well known, the pain of losing a loved one, the guilt and constant self-questioning of ourselves after their soul leaves this world, the mourning that no amount of advice or helping hands can rid, the acceptance that they are really gone, and that they are in a better place now. That feeling is exemplified in “The Hospital Blues You Gave to Me” by The Gospel Youth. The singer and songwriter Sam Little tells a story through his lyrics and makes the piece easily relatable all the while creating an upbeat jig that makes a person want to bang their head from the first drumbeat. This song reminds me of a tough period of my life and I am sure that anyone else who listens will feel as nostalgic as I did. Therefore, this song is mournful and relatable thanks to the melody and Little’s lyrics. …show more content…
This is a smart approach because they can manipulate their music after each song and tell a different story every month. Heather McDaid of Upset Magazine agrees, stating that “The impact this approach has could dictate the route the band takes from here on in – when your main goal is to make the music you want to make for people who want to hear it, the world of crowdfunding is your oyster” (McDaid). “The Hospital Blues You Gave to Me” is their heaviest hitter and carries the most weight not only to the band, but their fans as well. So why is this song, over everything else they have released, the most important to