Memories, those elusive fragments of the past, often bring a smile to our faces and warmth to our hearts. It’s this very essence of reminiscence that tiger del flor captures in her latest track, Living in the 90s. Tiger del flor captures the essence of reminiscence in her latest track, Living in the 90s, plucked from her debut EP, See Me in Hell. This musical composition takes you on a voyage back to an era that shaped a generation, wrapped in the velvet of modern sensibilities.
Del flor, a Seattle native, weaves the fabric of her city’s grunge legacy with threads of contemporary dream pop, creating a tapestry that is both a tribute and a fresh narrative. The song is steeped in personal history, drawing inspiration from her parents’ VHS tapes that chronicled the Seattle music scene’s unvarnished vigor. It’s this intimate connection that lends authenticity to her musical homage.
The soundscape of Living in the 90s is a harmonious blend of eras. Del flor’s voice, both haunting and ethereal, drifts over an arrangement that fuses the gritty, spontaneous energy of 90s grunge with the sleek, refined production of today’s pop. Sonically, the song pays homage to the likes of Mazzy Star and The Pixies while charting its own course.
The allusions to 90s cultural icons like Twin Peaks and Pulp Fiction are more than mere references; they are integral to the song’s landscape, evoking a time of unbridled spirit and raw emotion. The chorus, “Wish we were living in the 90s/like a Tarantino movie,” is a poignant yearning for an era that felt unfiltered and authentic.
The verses paint vivid scenes: “passed out in the bathroom/heels and my makeup on” and “riding in a cop car/my baby’s got a loaded gun.” These lines are not mere words; they are cinematic vignettes, echoes of a past that was reckless yet rich with life.
Living in the 90s transcends mere nostalgia. It’s a reflection from the viewpoint of an “ageing rockstar,” resonating with anyone who has gazed back at their younger days with a blend of joy and wistfulness. It’s both a lament and a celebration, acknowledging that while the 90s may have faded into history, their essence endures in the memories they left behind and in the art that revives them.
