Alexander Biggs really hit us with some existential bangers on
“I used to know what I wanted.” This track feels like scrolling through your brain at 2 a.m., questioning everything, and realizing you’re vibing with the chaos. It’s lowkey heart-wrenching but in the best way possible.
The song opens with this mellow, dreamy vibe, and the lyrics immediately call out the absurdity of it all:
“Some of these people got too many houses / One for each day of the week.” Biggs doesn’t just touch on materialism—he goes straight for the jugular of the so-called American Dream, flipping it into a mausoleum-lined beach. Like, bro, why does that hit so hard?
Then there’s the hook,
“I used to know what I wanted, now I don’t.” It’s simple, but man, it’s a gut punch. Biggs captures that quarter-life crisis energy so perfectly—when you’re just out here trying to figure life out, but all you’ve got are more questions. The stripped-down delivery makes it feel raw and way too relatable.
When I looked at the song credits I was surprised to learn that this was self-produced as the production is killer. It is the perfect balance of minimal to not distract from the vocal melody and lyrics while still introducing enough layers to keep it entrancing and musically interesting. I am particularly fond of the crispy drum samples and that lead guitar tone that comes in after the first chorus.
Sonically, the track is soft but carries weight. The guitar and hushed vocals feel intimate, like he’s singing directly to you while you sit on the floor questioning your life choices. It’s indie melancholia at its finest, with just enough warmth to keep you from spiraling too deep.
This song is peak playlist material for those nights when you’re lying awake, thinking about everything and nothing all at once. Biggs nails that bittersweet, “I’m not okay, but I’m figuring it out” vibe. Add this to your late-night drives, rainy day walks, or existential crisis playlists ASAP. It’s a whole mood.
Listen to the track here:
