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Lykke Li - Little Bit
3-5 StarsThe individuality of every Lykke Li song lies in her distinct vocals and here she sounds as tender and tender and wistful as you’ve come to expect. But the phrase ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ has never been truer, and this is not just another love song.
’s latest single starts off with spiky, pinging percussion, but it’s a false start because the song is mellow. It could pass for a lullaby, if it wasn’t for the lyrics. At first, it all sounds very romantic, before you take a closer listen and it goes bittersweet, then disturbing.
‘I would do it / Push a button, Pull a trigger, Over a mountain, Jump off a cliff / Cause you know baby I love you,’ are not the words to describe a healthy relationship. You get the distinct feeling you’re already poised on that cliff, but you can’t help swaying with the rhythm, lulled after all.
The individuality of every Lykke Li song lies in her distinct vocals and here she sounds as tender and tender and wistful as you’ve come to expect. But the phrase ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ has never been truer, and this is not just another love song.
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Lykke Li - EYEYE
3-5 Stars
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