The Grey & Purple Songbook – Wasp On My Nose (2025)
The Grey & Purple Songbook’s single, ‘Wasp On My Nose’, is one of those songs that sneaks up on you in the best way. It’s super catchy from the very start, the kind of track that instantly makes you nod along without even realising it. There’s something really easy and breezy about it, but underneath that light feel, there’s a clever idea working its way into your head.
Musically, it leans into rhythm-driven indie-pop with a groovy backbone and bright guitar lines that keep things moving. I even got a few Bruno Mars vibes from how catchy and smooth it is, especially in the way the melody sticks. It’s got that feel-good bounce, but it never turns cheesy or over-polished. The guitar does a lot of the heavy lifting here, giving the song momentum and a sunny edge that makes it perfect for repeat listens.
What makes ‘Wasp On My Nose’ even more interesting is the concept behind it. It takes a slightly humorous look at anxiety, that feeling when one small, irrational fear suddenly takes over your whole brain. The title alone already hints at that weird mix of funny and stressful, and the lyrics play into it nicely. It’s basically about how your mind can spiral over something tiny and refuse to let it go. Relatable? Very.
There’s something charming about how the band wraps a serious topic in such a light, playful sound. It never feels heavy or preachy. Instead, it almost tricks you into thinking it’s just a fun indie groove and then you realise, wait, this is actually about anxiety messing with your head. That contrast is what makes the song work so well.
Indeed, The Grey & Purple Songbook manages to turn a small, everyday feeling fear into a full indie-pop moment that’s both funny and oddly comforting. ‘Wasp on My Nose’ feels like the kind of track you’d put on repeat during a walk just to reset your mood a little, and honestly, that’s a pretty great place for a song to land. It’s light, groovy, and thoughtful all at once and honestly, I’ll happily make a few memories with this one on repeat.
Find out more about The Grey & Purple Songbook on their Bandcamp and Spotify.
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