A re-imagining of an old track, ‘Rumblin’ Tummy‘ by Californian band Small Crush is a heartfelt and happy love song; it revives their old song, ‘Tummy Rumblin’’, with a fresh perspective, taking the core of the track and making it an uplifting celebration of longevity.
‘Rumblin’ Tummy’ is about staying in love. It’s about still experiencing the giddy euphoria of seeing someone special, even when they’ve been in your life for a long time. It’s sweet and sincere, and all too easy to get caught up in the moment. Soft vocals and twinkling guitars over an upbeat lilting rhythm echo the vulnerability in the lyrics extremely well, with the delivery of every element resulting in an instantly catchy track that is rich with emotion.
The lyrics detail the feelings with a sense of immediacy that draws you in. There are none of the dry adult concerns about compatibility or politics or long term relationship goals – instead, the song is carefree. It revels in the bliss of the moment and the knowledge that “there is nothing I’d rather do than talk to you”. It is simply about the joy of someone’s company and how their presence makes each day a bit brighter than the last; lingering for a moment to appreciate how, as love grows and changes, the feeling of those butterflies only gets more exciting.
‘Rumblin’ Tummy’ doesn’t over complicate the moment, finding significance in simplicity. It focuses on the immediate sensations, capturing them beautifully in both music and lyrics, until anyone listening is fully absorbed into them.
Small Crush are set to release their second album, Penelope, on 15th September via Asian Man Records.
Kirstie Summers
@ActuallyKurt
Photo Credit: Trinity Gardener
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