One of the most underrated skills in entertainment is deception (when it's legal). You have a quality story to make the hero look like a villain and do it well. One of my favorite movies this year, Cruella , did just that. This deception is also done in songwriting. Many creative minds have matched up sad lyrics to happy beats and made some amazing art. I decided to spotlight a few of these songs. Some rules. The lyrics have to be totally dark, sad, or negative in some way. I had to toss out the song "Someday I'll Be Happy" by OCTAVIO the Dweeb for being a little hopeful, and it inspired this post. Also, the production or beat has to sound happy or exciting in some way. I rejected "Fitzpleasure" by alt-J for this reason, even though the song is about rape. Also, I like to focus on lesser-known songs, so "Pumped Up Kicks" is not on this list. You Shaped Hole by Baby Queen Baby Queen is my favorite new artist of 2021. She writes melodr...