The 1975's Matty Healy Gets Tempted By Some Friendly Lips On 'The Birthday Party'

The 1975 recently took the world indoor of a Valentine's Day residence party with their nostalgic "Me & You With each other Song" video, and right now they've shared a new song that brings you a similar experience, although without the, you know, love indoor of it. "The Birthday Party" captures the sounds and feels of someone attending an event that probably shouldn't be there, yet is anyway.


We've all been to parties that we probably shouldn't be at. Maybe there's a critical exam to study for tomorrow, maybe there's a prior engagement that should have taken priority. For frontman Matty Healy, it's because he has a spouse at residence and doesn't need to be around the temptation. The chill and hazy atmosphere of "The Birthday Party" gives him the time to woozily walk listeners via experience and let's know why exactly he needs to stay away.


So here's how it goes. Healy's companions, who were set to go to a Pinegrove show before they were aware of "the weird stuff," determine to attend a birthday party and the singer tags along. He's skeptical because he has a partner so he doesn't want anyone to try and kiss him. So when he gets there, guess what? A woman tries to plant a quick one on him however he dodges it in slow motion. He realizes, after, that he probably shouldn't have come. So far, though, he'll relax with his companions who will assist him remain free of temptation.


"The Birthday Party" will appear on the band's forthcoming album, Notes On A Conditional Form, that drops on April 24. The LP will also feature "Me & You With each other Song," their self-titled song that features climate change activist Greta Thunberg, "Frail State of Mind," and more.


Check out "The Birthday Party" up above.