Leyya is back with a shimmering, pulse-racing new cut called “Pumped Up High,” a song that thrives on contradiction. Built around a decade-old saxophone sample that Marco warped through layers of sonic alchemy, the song erupts with cheery exuberance but, lyric-wise interrogates the contradiction of wanting to be in the middle of the fray without really participating.
The sax-driven hook that kicks off “Pumped Up High” immediately grabs you, twisting and transforming itself over a propulsive beat that feels designed for dance floors illuminated by neon. It’s the sound of a late-night adventure, where the music surrounds you, bodies swirl around you, but you’re blissfully in your head. “Pumped Up High” nominative presence is exhilarating without actual participation, a celebration of anonymity amid connection.
Leyya deftly balances the upbeat with the contemplative to create an infectious song with emotional heft. The layered electronics, staccato rhythms, and that damn sax loop make “Pumped Up High” an instant standout on their already eclectic discography. It’s a song that doesn’t just invite you to play it loud. It requires you to.
With this release, Leyya reaffirms why they’re one of the most original and risk-taking acts in the alt-pop sphere. Prepare to get lost in “Pumped Up High,” where euphoria and aloneness collide on the dance floor.