Following up her Fresh Finds AU&NZ featured debut EP, I Accidentally Burnt The House Down, GAZAL is back with her new single, “Sucker.” This song delves deep into the complex emotions surrounding love and infatuation, discovers the conflict between desire and rejection, and how fading memories are bound to happen.
“Sucker” kicks off with a heart-wrenching line: “I forgot your birthday.” From the start, the listener is drawn into this world of bittersweet reflection. GAZAL’s sweet and beautiful vocals swirl atop an ethereal ambiance, establishing a soundscape at once haunting and mesmerising.
From the very first note, “Sucker” catches with an aching tightrope of vulnerability and strength. GAZAL’s tender yet strong voice leads listeners through the troubled waters of opposing love. It’s a song for anyone who has ever experienced the painful push and pull of wanting someone who may not be suitable for them.
In production, the track speaks for GAZAL’s ability to create an immensely immersive atmosphere. The ethereal ambiance sets a dreamy backdrop to let her vocals shine as much as possible and deliver the raw emotion embedded into the lyrics. Each verse and chorus furthers this atmosphere and pulls the listener deeper into the story of forgetting and letting go.
What GAZAL does in “Sucker” is show both personal and universal exploration of the theme of love. The verses are penned in such a way that the lyrics talk about the very essence of slipping infatuation when vivid memories turn dim. “I forgot your birthday” started to work as the symbol of this decline, emphasising the inner fight that had to be waged: hold on or go on.
But as the song progresses, it becomes clear that “Sucker” is a story of romantic fight—a tale of self-realisation and emotional strength. Such an ability to express complex feelings gracefully and honestly puts this single at the top of GAZAL’s ever-growing discography.
GAZAL’s “Sucker” will allow you to listen to the ethereal sounds with her sweet voice—she will guide you through the beautiful chaos of love and infatuation. With this track, you are going to reflect on your very own experiences and the delicate balance between heart and mind.
You can listen to ‘Sucker’ below: