Think Denim, Dad Unveils Dreamy Introspection with “Well (Ain’t It Fun)”

Belgium’s own Think Denim, Dad, the solo moniker of Levi Parent, steps into the spotlight with “Well (Ain’t It Fun),” a dreamy, genre-blurring single that captures the weight of modern ennui through hypnotic jangle pop textures. Layered with shimmering keys, twangy guitars, and melancholic vocal phrasing, the track feels like a sigh at sunset, reflective, haunting, and deeply human.

Built around the disarming lyric “Ain’t it fun, the day is over before it’s begun,” Parent leans into existential unease with a soundscape that’s both intimate and vast. The song’s carefully unpolished beauty emerges from his intentionally spontaneous writing process, a stark departure from his former lyrics-first approach. By embracing intuitive composition, Parent unearthed emotional moments that feel as accidental as they are sincere.

The subtle tension between bright instrumentation and aching lyrics makes “Well (Ain’t It Fun)” quietly powerful. Its understated hook, “The hesitation left in between leaves echo of one side only,” lingers long after the music fades, begging for a second listen.

Part of a four-track release crafted from a flood of 26 songs written over four months, this track stands out as a standout example of minimalist brilliance.