The song’s lyrics center on a high-stakes, almost desperate plea for a partner to remain present. It juxtaposes grand promises of loyalty with a deep vulnerability regarding past emotional wounds.
: A central refrain, "I could paint over the scars / Take an arrow to the heart," suggests a willingness to endure pain or overlook a partner's past mistakes just to avoid being alone again.
: A collaborative effort including Elley Duhé, Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson, and Issey Cross.
: Duhé describes the partner as "oxygen," noting that they somehow make her "forget to breathe," illustrating a relationship that is both vital and overwhelming. Production Style
, released on October 21, 2022, is an upbeat electronic track that marks the first collaboration between the British electronic trio Clean Bandit and American singer-songwriter Elley Duhé . The song combines Clean Bandit's signature blend of classical and electronic elements with Duhé's airy, emotive vocals to explore themes of intense devotion and the fear of abandonment. Lyrical Themes & Meaning
: Clean Bandit (Grace Chatto, Jack Patterson, Luke Patterson) and Elley Duhé . Producers : Clean Bandit and the production duo Punctual.