Waves Colliding

by Marie Hopkinson

Song Details

Duration3:26
BPM64
KeyD Major
TempoSlow, Relaxed
GenreDowntempo Electronic, Atmospheric Trip-Hop
Sounds LikePortishead · Dido · Massive Attack · London Grammar · BANKS
VocalsFemale, soulful & atmospheric
Year2022

Themes & Moods

MOOD / FEEL: REFLECTIVE · MOODY · DARK · ATMOSPHERIC · DREAMY · MINIMAL · EMOTIVE

THEMES: Existential Crisis · Self Discovery · Meaning Of Life · Confronting Shadow Self · AI & Humanity

About “Waves Colliding”

“Waves Colliding” is a sad, reflective and deeply atmospheric existential crisis song by Marie Hopkinson. With minimal, dreamy production and emotive female vocals, the song creates a haunting space for introspection about self-discovery, the meaning of life and confronting your shadow self in a world of growing AI.

The track has a distinctive trip-hop influenced atmospheric sound, similar to Portishead, Dido, Massive Attack, London Grammar and BANKS. Perfect for philosophical scenes, emotional montages and human identity storylines in film, TV and commercials.

Lyrics

We are all just waves colliding 
Circles we can’t see, are they hiding 
Spinning round and round, Nobody sees them 
How did we get here, we don’t know 

If we find the answers, will we find love, 
What if the search to get them all, makes us loose it all? 

Our shadow follows us around 
Is it asking me to be found 
Awaken from this illusion 
Shadows follows close behind 
Lurking in the corner of my mind 
Connected to this confusion 

We are all just pieces in motion
Spinning around in each others commotion 
I see you with my eyes 
There’s more particles disguise 
Were connected to more than we know 

Our shadow follows us around 
Is it asking me to be found 
Awaken from this illusion 
Shadows follows close behind 
Lurking in the corner of my mind 
Connected to this confusion

Ideal For Sync Licensing

  • Existential crisis song and self-discovery scenes
  • Philosophical and meaning-of-life montages
  • Confronting the shadow self / identity arcs
  • AI vs humanity or technology themes
  • Deeply emotional, atmospheric sequences

Frequently Asked Questions – Music Supervisors

Is “Waves Colliding” an existential crisis song?
Yes. It is a deeply reflective existential crisis song that explores self-discovery, the meaning of life, confronting your shadow self and what it means to be human in a world of growing AI.

What kind of scenes is this song best suited for?
Philosophical and introspective scenes, emotional montages about identity, self-discovery journeys, shadow work, existential themes, and stories questioning humanity versus technology.

What is the musical style and vibe of the song?
It is a moody, atmospheric, reflective track with a trip-hop influenced sound. The production features minimal, dreamy elements and haunting female vocals, creating a cinematic and immersive feel.

Does the song sound similar to any known artists?
Yes. It has a distinctive atmospheric trip-hop vibe similar to Portishead, Dido, Massive Attack, London Grammar and BANKS.

Is this song cleared for sync licensing?
Yes – 100% master and 100% publishing control. One-stop clearance. Contact [email protected] for licensing.

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