โThe Torch Still Burnsโ by Neon Outlaw arrives as a solemn musical tribute steeped in faith, conviction, and remembrance. Written and produced by Kjetil Mathisen under his project Neon Outlaw, the song was born out of a desire to create a hymn-like country ballad that could echo across generations. Its foundation of piano, acoustic guitar, and pedal steel is layered with warmth and reverence, delivering a sound that feels both intimate and timeless. More than just a memorial for Kirk, assassinated under the public eye recently, the song preserves the voice of someone who stood unflinching in his beliefs and was murdered for it.
It opens with soothing piano chords and strings that weave a gentle lament. The singerโs deep, steady voice enters with quiet strength, immediately grounding the narrative. When he sings, โHe was younger than most when he found his fight, raised his voice for the truth and the light,โ the words paint a portrait of a man who embraced conviction early, with youth not as a limit but as fuel. The drums, subtle yet steady, lend momentum, echoing the resilience at the heart of the lyrics.
As the song swells, the chorus lands with a hymn-like resonance, โThe torch still burns in the depths of our hearts.โ He conveys that the image of faith continues to glow long after the figure has departed. Later verses deepen the imagery, with the Bible and flag in hand, a restless land steadied by hope, and a flame passed on to those left behind. He reaffirms, โhe stood his ground when the storm rolled inโ liturgically anchoring the idea of unwavering strength.
By the closing lines, โNow he rests in the arms of eternal light,โ the track settles into quiet transcendence.
โThe Torch Still Burnsโ powers through as an elegy that transforms memory into communal music, much like a congregation lifting its voice in unison. Check out the music video on YouTube.
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Review by: Naomi Joan