The Plague‘s latest single is ‘Float Right On By’ and been described as a “pop rock ballad.”
A poignant track reflecting on the journey from selfishness and seeking approval to self-awareness and responsibility, available now from FiXT.
‘Float Right On By’ attempts to capture the raw emotion and complexity of surviving a near-fatal drug overdose. It navigates the rocky terrain of regret, pride, and the arduous path to starting over, all while reflecting on deep-seated memories and the quest for redemption.
“This is song is about realizing how selfish I had been when consumed with getting approval,” explained The Plague. “Although it’s an older song it’s still very relevant to me.”
Available here, you can check out the video here at RAMzine.
Previous single ‘Clean Slate’ was an alternative rock song from his upcoming 2025 album diving deep themes of introspection and starting over from a painful past.
The Plague explained, “This song is about narrowly surviving a drug over dose and coming to terms with life after making traumatic mistakes.”
Regret. Pride. Redemption. The single talks about feeling regret over past mistakes, painting a vivid picture of someone wanting to start over. Fused on top of an easy listening soundscape, the tracks gentle but power emotional depth belay the heavy weight of the past and the toll its taken in the present. The lyrics describe someone who has lost their loved ones and is struggling to find strength and healing. They feel the weight of their past and are praying for a chance to make things right. The song’s powerful imagery of seeking solace in taxis and waking from anesthesia adds to the emotional depth. Overall, ‘Clean Slate’ is about the hope for renewal and forgiveness in the face of past regrets.
You can purchase/stream that single here and check out the video ere at RAMzine.
The Plague is the brainchild of producer/engineer David Adam Monroe, a pioneer of future punk, whose post-apocalyptic themes portray the struggles of being human and encouraging people to break free of the superficial and to know they are not alone.
Earlier this year, The Plague issued pop punk ballad ‘Living In The Past’ as a single, and you can still purchase/stream ‘Living In The Past’ here via FiXT and check out the lyric video here at RAMzine.
That song delves into themes of introspection and healing, touching on regret, grief, and the desire for redemption. As The Plague explained, “I’ve lost a lot of close people to me in the past years. I hope this song can help anyone struggling with grief.”
‘Living In The Past’ showcases The Plague‘s signature blend of rock and pop punk, with elements of modern and alternative rock woven seamlessly throughout into a ballad that journeys through despair and aspires to hope.
