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Notion (The Rare Occasions song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Notion'" is a song by American indie rock band the Rare Occasions, written by lead singer Brian McLaughlin. It was first released independently as part of their 'Futureproof' EP on August 5, 2016. The song went viral on TikTok in October 2021. The renewed popularity of the song led the band to re-release it as a single.

Meaning



"Notion" is about religion, or specifically, not believing in it. The opening lines ("Sure it's a calming notion, perpetual in motion, but I don't need the comfort in any lies") describe how religious texts calm people, though what it tells might not be true. In his 2016 review of the EP 'Futureproof', Mitch Mosk of 'Atwood Magazine' wrote that the song makes one consider that "Life has its ups and its downs, but that isn't a reason to not live each day to our fullest potential."

Reception



"Notion" entered the UK Singles Chart chart for two weeks and peaked at number 72.

Personnel



The Rare Occasions

* Brian McLaughlin lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangement

* Peter Stone lead guitar

* Jeremy Cohen bass guitar

* Luke Imbusch drums, percussion

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Technical

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* Maria Rice mastering

* Steve Sacco production, mixing, recording

* Mitchell Haeuszer recording

Charts



References




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