Love can take many forms; some can bring hope while others bring destruction. Laufey’s newest single ‘How I Get’ plays on the destructive parts of an all-consuming type of love. The opening verse starts with a devastating confession, “Human nature is strange / I know you’re bad for me.” There’s a type of surrender that happens with this kind of attachment to another; it shows how even when one is aware of something bad for them, they can’t help what they feel.

When falling in love, people can let themselves go in unimaginable ways that they never thought of. It can lead to the feeling of falling out of control with what they think they know about themselves. Laufey, in this track, conveys love as a type of behavioral change that can happen within someone. She sings about the mental and physical shifts that can happen when the passion for another takes over, "I don’t smoke cigarettes / Don’t do things I’ll regret / Don’t do mood swings, shoulder bets / But baby, with you, that’s just how I get.” The presence of the wrong person can reshape the identity of another without notice until it’s too late. 

The brilliance of this song's message comes from Laufey herself. Love here is something that is not purely romantic or toxic; it can be all too immersive at times, which can wreck someone if they are not careful. It’s a clear reminder to be careful of who you give your love and devotion to.

Kierra White

@prettyprincesskie

Image ‘How I Get’ Official Single Cover

If you enjoyed reading this article, please consider buying us a coffee. The money from this pot goes towards the ever-increasing yearly costs of running and hosting the site, and our "Writer Of The Month" cash prize.