Western Australian singer-songwriter Michael Ward returns with Little Yellow Aeroplane, a deeply personal, emotionally charged grunge-rock track that explores the psychological turmoil of a young man trying to end a toxic relationship. More than 20 years in the making, Little Yellow Aeroplane was first written on Ward’s front porch overlooking Bunbury’s southwest landscape, sitting alongside his younger brother. Drawing on the dynamic intensity of early 2000s alternative rock, the track channels heavier influences through raw vocals, driving bass and explosive guitar.
The track contrasts an idyllic sunset with the chaos unfolding in his mind, giving Little Yellow Aeroplane a cinematic sense of emotional disconnection. At the heart of the track is a painful choice. Staying means continuing to lose himself, while leaving means hurting someone who does not yet understand why he has to go. Ward explains:
“He feels like he’s drowning, and either path he takes involves pain, either his own or that of his partner. He hates himself for being unable to find a way for both of them to be happy.”
Listen HERE
