5SOS Fans Share Ecstatic Singalong With Acoustic Rendition Of ‘She Looks So Perfect’
The cheer that ripped through the Royal Albert Hall in 2024 when 5 Seconds of Summer began to play their 2014 hit ‘She Looks So Perfect’ showed that the song had not lost its impact with fans in the ten years since its release. However, this was a version of the song with a twist; originally an upbeat pop-rock hit, the band transformed it into a touching acoustic rendition. Music Man fans will see from the crowd’s reactions that this didn’t diminish their excitement at hearing the song live.
As the crowd began to sing along, their voices rose together to the point that they were almost drowning out the band themselves. ‘She Looks So Perfect’ took 5SOS to global fame when it topped multiple charts around the world, and it’s clearly still a beloved song for fans. Viewers online were loving the acoustic twist on the song too, as one commented, “Adult and mature version of this song, so soothing.” The video has attracted over 850k views since its release a year ago.
It was very touching for me to hear a mature version of the song that seemed to reflect how fans have grown up with the band. The band were only teenagers themselves when they found fame, with a massive teenage fanbase. Now, those teen fans are adults, with jobs and flats and degrees, but you can still hear their teenage selves living on in their enthusiasm. As someone who also spent their teen years as a band obsessive, it feels moving to see that familiar passion reflected in this crowd.
The band’s acoustic rendition of the song is sure to have another layer of nostalgia for some fans. In 2014, 5SOS recorded an acoustic version of ‘She Looks So Perfect’ for VEVO dscvr, which received over 6.5M views. Music Man readers will love to compare this acoustic interpretation with the one they performed at the Royal Albert Hall in 2024. Of course, this one does lack the supporting vocals of thousands of overjoyed fans, but the band’s smooth harmonies manage to make up for it.
When a band manages to shoot straight to the top of the charts the way 5 Seconds of Summer did with ‘She Looks So Perfect’, it’s common to hear critics calling them a trend, or nothing more than a flash in the pan. However, they forget that, for those who end up becoming committed fans, those songs can end up meaning so much more, as they contain treasured memories from years gone by. The video of 5SOS’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall is the perfect example of the lasting impact a band’s music can have on fans and how closely it is kept to their hearts.
5 Seconds of Summer continues to resonate with fans, proving that a decade hasn’t diminished their impact. Their acoustic rendition of ‘She Looks So Perfect’ embodies the growth of both the band and their audience. It’s a beautiful reminder of how music evolves with its listeners. To explore more about this memorable performance and linger in the nostalgia, check out the links below.