"Desire" is the newest single by Darla Jade, and is what she declares a song about self-sabotage. Her insecurities about herself get the best of her, and they break her down, and Jade gets upset with herself for letting this happen once more. She feels as though her insecurities have transformed her into a different person she doesn't want to be, referenced in the lines "Took everything that I have // And I want it back". She believes the control over her life and who she is has been placed in the hands of what interrupts the certain image she thinks she must uphold, but the failure to do so herself causes her great distress. Feeling this way is something many people can relate to, usually caused by societal rules and expectations, and Jade perfectly outlines this in "Desire".
A song's lyrical content opposing its upbeat pop production is a striking, but unfortunately, far too underappreciated technique in making music. Akin to the likes of songs by Paramore, and more sonically MARINA, Jade executes this method flawlessly, remolding "Desire" into a nightclub playlist track, with its rapid beats programmed to match the timing of the flashing lights that wallop like lightning across the dancefloor. Paired with a distinctive and powerful bass and synths, as well Jade's incredible voice, "Desire" fits right into the categories of pop anthems, party songs, and what you play on the radio while you drive down the highway at night.
Darla Jade is an electropop artist and singer-songwriter from Stroke-on-Trent, England. Her music has been featured on BBC radio multiple times and also on Love Island. She has been doing live performances since she was 15 years old, and recently performed at DevaFest. She has made other amazing songs in addition to "Desire", including "Broken Armour", "Backseat Driver", and "Buy More Time". She began releasing music in 2019, and released her debut EP Disconnect in 2021. A gifted songwriter herself, she also writes for other artists. Darla Jade is an incredible and immensely talented musician!
Written By Ashley Adams
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