“In This World” feels like a song written with intention, patience, and belief. Matt DeAngelis isn’t chasing trends here. He’s speaking directly to the listener, calmly but firmly, about how we treat one another and how we choose to move through life. The message is serious, but the music never feels heavy-handed. The song opens with a warm, steady groove built around a 12/8 rhythm that immediately sets it apart. There’s a gentle swing to it, rooted in jazz but grounded in rock. It breathes. You can hear the band listening to each other as they play, letting the song unfold naturally rather than forcing it into a rigid structure. The keyboards carry much of the emotional weight, while the rhythm section keeps everything fluid and alive. “In This World” is reflective and open-hearted. Matt writes about unity, responsibility, and awareness without sounding preachy. The repeated line, “Everybody knows what it means to live in this world,” works like a quiet reminder rather than a demand. It speaks both to those who are already aware and to those who may still be drifting. The strength of the song lies in its empathy. It understands that life is difficult, confusing, and often overwhelming, yet it still asks us to choose kindness and connection.
Matt’s vocal delivery is sincere and controlled. He doesn’t oversell the emotion. Instead, he lets the words sit comfortably in the melody. There’s a calm confidence in his voice that makes the message feel genuine. You believe him because he sounds like someone who has wrestled with these ideas personally, especially given his openness about mental health, faith, and living in a fast, demanding world.
The production, recorded at Gradwell House and Musically Speaking Studios, keeps everything clean but organic. Guitars add texture without crowding the arrangement, and the band’s chemistry is clear. This is a group that trusts each other and knows when to hold back. “In This World” is a light song musically, but it carries real weight emotionally. It reminds us that we are all here together, for a limited time, and that the choices we make matter. It’s thoughtful, timely, and quietly powerful.
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