Soft Top, Hard Shoulder (song)

"Soft Top, Hard Shoulder" is a song by British alternative rock band Django Django. It was released as a single from their fourth studio album, Glowing in the Dark, in 2021.

The song is characterized by its driving beat, layered vocal harmonies, and psychedelic-tinged instrumentation, elements common in Django Django's overall sound. Lyrically, the song evokes themes of travel, movement, and the interplay between contrasting elements, mirroring the visual imagery associated with the phrase "soft top, hard shoulder," which refers to a convertible car (soft top) parked or broken down on the side of a road (hard shoulder). The song is noted for its catchy melody and upbeat energy, contributing to its popularity as a single from the album. It received generally positive reviews as a representative track of the band's signature blend of electronic, psychedelic, and indie rock influences.