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From the Outside shows the way Hey Violet combines heartbreaking lyrics and upbeat sound.

The album is Hey Violet’s debut, which was released in 2017. It is a mix of post-EDM and pop punk, which is a bit of a departure from Hey Violet’s usual pop rock sound.

The album’s first song, “Break My Heart,” is a mix of pop punk and electropop. It has a catchy beat and chorus, and it conveys a sad meaning through the lyrics. It is about the masochistic urge to end a good relationship to experience heartbreak.

One of the more well-known songs from this album is “Hoodie,” which is from the point of view of a person going through a recent breakup. It talks about finding comfort in a souvenir post-breakup.

One of the most underrated songs of the album is “My Consequence.”

The song is a mix of grunge and electro, which differentiates it from the other songs. It uses a catchy chorus to talk about diving headfirst into a relationship and the consequences that could arise.

The final song from the album, “This Is Me Breaking Up With You,” is a pure upbeat song. It features a catchy call-and-response chorus that makes it energetic. The song is about the singer breaking up with their partner because they have no desire to settle down.

This album will make listeners want to jump around their room while yelling the lyrics.