Recognise by LAU

LAU's third cut from her forthcoming debut album is yearning for a fresh start and a continuation on the themes started with the previous two singles. Following the popular 'crying at the dancefloor' sub-genre mastered by the likes of Robyn and closer stylistically to an updated Giorgio Moroder masterpiece, the incessant pulsation of the synths, the punchy drums and frieze-like bassline, produced by phenomenal producer Astrotones, emerges from the darkness, like a Phoenix from the ashes of a burnt out relationship.

The future could be full of hope and possibilities, but we are being extra cautious. The lyrics are optimistic and open but the vocal delivery exudes heartbreak and desperately wants to encapsulate the present moment even if unfamiliar and uncertain.

The dissociation between the longing for a significant other in the lyrics and the uplifting sound of the music perfectly highlights the internal conflict we face when forced into a new beginning. We want to believe, but we are not getting burnt again.

The song, produced by Astrotones, throws hook after hook while the main leitmotif moves from the lead synth to the vocals and back again like an earworm. At 2:58 the song seems to be only just starting and the sudden ending only leaves us wanting more, forcing us to instantly hit reply. A perfect metaphor for what it seems to be the events that inspired the song in the first place.
This is the true mark of a great song, masterly put together.

Tracklist

1.	Recognise	2:58

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Lyrics

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[LYRICS]

I just need a reason
I don’t wanna run
Come and be my reason
I only need to look in your eyes

Shall we head on the same direction?
Shall we pretend this is forever?

Every time that we’re together
You give me something I don’t recognise
It’s been too long
And I don’t wanna have to analyse

I don't wanna dream on
Maybe I'll reach out
I think we could be like
Lovers in the longest nights

Shall we head on the same direction?
Shall we pretend this is forever?

Every time that we’re together
You give me something I don’t recognise
It’s been too long
And I don’t wanna have to analyse
We do belong… together

Every time that we’re together (you always give me something)
Every time that we’re together (and I know I don’t feel so lost)
Every time that we’re together

I think we are better together (you give me something)
I think we are better together (you give me something)
You give me something

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Credits

released August 21, 2020
Written by L. Fares & R. Dabrowski
Produced by Astrotones
Mixed by Brian Skeel

2020 Aztec Records
2020 Aztec Music Publishing

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