Sardonic Commentary from Scarlett Saint’s New Single ‘Through the Woods’

From the opening notes, you can feel a haunting tension in Scarlett Saint’s new single “Through the Woods. The UK-based alternative rock duo wails with an enchanting melody that seems to echo endlessly through time.

There’s an inherent darkness to the music and the lyrics that balances these lofty melodies with the heaviness of the rhythm guitar, which gives the whole song an oppositional pull: it’s hard rock, but with enough restraint to find a nicely shaped tone that is sardonic and slightly melancholy.

“Nightmares for those who contradict / murder for their countries, hypocrites,” croons the lead singer, Scarlett, toward the end of the first verse “bleak and tired / that’s what I am.” The composition of the music captures that bleakness and repurposes it as fuel for social commentary about the intersection of war and politics.

As the chorus rings in, Scarlett chants the line, “Give a part of me to someone else / No turning back now / Through the woods.” With later references to wonderland, there’s a clear sense of surreal mysticism that runs through the song like an undercurrent. The title of “Through the Woods” simultaneously has the feel of a dare and an ultimatum: dare you to follow through on the cruel tactics of war, but understand that the consequences are non-reversible.

“Through the Woods” is available on major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Follow our Alchemical Multigenre Mixdown playlist for more great music featured on the site.