A Modern Anthem for the Digital Age
"Love It If We Made It" is a defining track from The 1975's acclaimed album A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships. Vocalist Matty Healy delivers a stream-of-consciousness critique of modern society that oscillates between spoken-word verses and an anthemic, shouted chorus. It is not melodically complex like Queen, but it is rhythmically punishing.
The challenge lies in the delivery. You need to channel frustration and hope simultaneously, switching from a mumbled lower register to a full-throated belt without losing your breath. Here is how to tackle the track.
AI Coach Tip: Watch Your Diction
The verses are incredibly fast. Our analysis shows users lose points by slurring words like "modernity" or "supremacy." Practice the verses slowly, focusing on consonant crispness, before speeding up to the original tempo.
Phase 1: The Rhythmic Verses (0:00 - 0:45)
The verses stay primarily on a G#3/A#3 pivot. It is less about singing a melody and more about Sprechgesang (spoken singing). The delivery should feel urgent but contained.
The Trap: Running out of breath. The lines are long and packed with syllables ("fucking in a car, shooting heroin, saying controversial things just for the hell of it"). Plan your breaths at the punctuation marks, and take quick, shallow "catch breaths" rather than deep lung-fulls.
Phase 2: The Chorus Shout (0:45 - 1:15)
The chorus—"And I'd love it if we made it"—explodes into a belt around F#4. This isn't a pretty, vibrato-heavy note; it's a raw shout. However, "shouting" must be done with technique.
- Jaw Position: Drop your jaw vertically. This creates space for the sound to resonate without grinding your vocal cords.
- Placement: Keep the sound forward in the "mask" of your face. If you feel it scratching your throat, you are pushing too hard from the larynx.
- Vowel Modification: Modify the word "Made" slightly towards "Mah-d" to open up the throat.
Phase 3: The Outro Stamina (3:30 - End)
By the end of the song, the repetition can be exhausting. Matty Healy often improvises higher ad-libs here. If you are a Tenor, feel free to explore the G#4s in the background vocals. If you are a Baritone, stick to the main melody but increase the "grit" or vocal fry to match the emotional intensity of the climax.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main chest-voice belt hits an F#4 consistently in the chorus. Background harmonies and ad-libs may reach higher into the 5th octave.
It is medium difficulty. The pitch range is accessible, but the breath control and rhythmic precision required for the verses make it challenging for absolute beginners.
Matty uses a distinct British accent in his singing. Flatten your vowels (e.g., "car" sounds more like "cah") and use a slightly nasal placement.
