In this interview, SERAh opens up about exploring toxic attachment, inner conflict, and emotional vulnerability, revealing how tension, contrast, and collaboration shape a track that transforms discomfort into empowerment.
1. What inspired you to dive into this vulnerable emotional space?
All of my music explores the darker side of the human experience. This song specifically is about being in a toxic relationship and feeling stuck, logically knowing the other person is bad for you, but emotionally not wanting to leave.
2. How did you translate that internal conflict into the lyrics and production?
Lyrically, I kept it intimate and restrained. Almost like late-night thoughts you are not proud of but still honest to yourself about. Production-wise, I left space in the verses so the tension could breathe. I did not want it to feel overly dramatic. The first drop has a call and response to it that I feel points to the inner conflict, whereas the second drop has a euphoric—almost triumphant vibe, as if the individual the song is about has made the choice to escape the vicious cycle they were in.
3. The contrast between fragile verses and powerful drop feels intentional. Walk us through that.
It was intentional. The verses represent vulnerability and hesitation, while the drop represents the weight of the emotion underneath it. A lot of unhealthy relationships feel calm on the surface but overwhelming internally, and I wanted the structure to reflect that. The drop is not celebrating the situation, but rather expressing how consuming the feeling actually is.
4. Why is it important for you to highlight emotional discomfort and vulnerability?
Because experiencing discomfort is part of what makes us human. A lot of music in my space leans toward surface-level emotions, which there is nothing wrong with that, but I think there is strength in confronting darker themes that are more nuanced. When you allow yourself to feel these complex emotions instead of avoiding them (toxic positivity), they lose some of their power over you. My music is not about staying in darkness, but instead about transforming it into something powerful and beautiful.
5. How did the collaboration with Odxttx come together?
We connected through a mutual friend and are now in a collective together called PULSR. Listening to his music I know collaborating with him on a song was the move.
6. When listeners experience this live, what do you hope it sparks?
My goal with all of my music is for people to recognize themselves in it, and relate on an emotional level. That moment when the music expands and you feel it in your chest. Sometimes realizing you are in denial is the first step toward change. If the song can create even a small shift like that for someone, that means everything to me.
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