Ajr - Way Less Sad (official Video) [DIRECT]

: The band describes it as an "ironic party song" that pairs serious mental health struggles with high-energy production.

AJR's "Way Less Sad" is a quirky, upbeat anthem about celebrating "small wins" and finding progress in mental health without needing to be "fully happy" yet. Released in early 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the song captures the feeling of emerging from a dark period and finding comfort in simply being better than before. Key Creative Details AJR - Way Less Sad (Official Video)

: Directed by Edoardo Ranaboldo , the video features iconic NYC spots like the TWA Terminal and Jane’s Carousel. : The band describes it as an "ironic

of how they used a waiter's plate as a drum sound. Fan Theories about the "sheep" lyrics and hidden meanings. Official Merchandise or vinyl for the OK ORCHESTRA album. Key Creative Details : Directed by Edoardo Ranaboldo

: The band notes the track technically took decades to finish because it samples home movies from their childhood.

: The brass hook is a sample from the Simon & Garfunkel song "My Little Town".

: A core theme is "setting the bar real low" to avoid the exhaustion of constant disappointment.