Following Hania’s debut single, “Self Care”, debuting in March, the independent artist has released another beautifully composed song titled“You”. Published to major streaming platforms on May 1st, the track, composed by Cuetrek, delves into the topic of toxic relationships and wanting to be with someone even when you know they’re not good for you.
“‘You’ shows the perspective of someone whose world revolves around a past lover. The relationship is addictive and impossible to let go of. There’s something captivating in its unhealthy nature and how one’s emotions depend on the other’s decision. I wrote ‘You’ to show that even the most seemingly balanced relationships can share this phenomenon and have many colors.”
The juxtaposition of the upbeat, dream pop instrumentation of the song in relation to the serious lyrics detailing the inability to part with someone who has caused so much pain creates this tonal complexity that makes the listener question if they should dance along to the song or sit and reflect on the message it presents, which I love. It’s because of this that “You” truly depicts the struggle that Hania is experiencing in this relationship.
Going from a slow tempo, hypnotic song like “Self Care” to this more energetic sound in “You” shows the versatility of Hania’s vocals which shouldn’t be ignored. I can’t wait to hear what else she has in store.
Hania
