Produced by Grammy award-winning Kid Harpoon and joined by Paramore’s Hayley Williams, David Byrne’s latest single ‘What Is The Reason For It?’ invites listeners into a kaleidoscopic journey into the mystery of love with a flair for the dramatic.

Because why would love not evoke an infectious mariachi horn–infused romp?

From the first verse, it’s clear that this isn’t your traditional love ballad; instead, it's an interrogation of the feeling and all the responses we feel, as Byrne states, “Love is cold / Love is hot / Love can make you feel a lot”. Rather than singing about what it is, the song instead plays on how love defies a singular definition; it eludes all logic and makes us human.

The interplay between Byrne and Williams as they question the nature of love—what it is, why it moves us, and how it shapes our lives—underscores the song’s main message: love is elusive, ever-changing, and ultimately a mystery to us all. Their duet avoids sentimentality, instead making love feel magical and transformative. It's abuzz with electricity, from the bouncing accompaniment of swirling strings and bold brass provided by the Ghost Train Orchestra to the bounce of two distinctly different vocals. The track creates a vibrancy you’d expect from a figure synonymous with avant-garde musical exploration.

‘What Is The Reason For It?’ playfully dances between the lines of style, resulting in an eclectic, emotive, and energetic track full of heart.