We enter Baiba’s euphoric and fierce lyrical universe with a certain degree of curiosity. The talented Austrian songstress appears rather inspired and firmly planted in the contemporary cultural landscape, all qualities that make ‘Stalker’ a quirky and uplifting anthem, just not the kind you’d expect. Drawing a parallel with the popular Netflix series ‘Baby Reindeer’, Baiba embarks on a bittersweet journey into human obsession and toxic admiration, a theme that makes for an eclectic and refreshing listening experience.
Steeped in modern electro-pop flair with a touch of synthwave nostalgia, ‘Stalker’ sees Baiba embracing the ‘obscure’ side of infatuation, narrating the tale of an infatuation with someone already in a relationship. The striking, disturbing storyline takes place in a “moral grey zone”, one that seeks to highlight the flawed nature of human love and humans in general. Baiba’s sharp and malleable vocal tone is the perfect match for such a quirky single.
Delving deeper into ‘Stalker’, Baiba explains: “Most of us like to believe we’re the ‘good ones’, but we all do questionable things sometimes. We lie, obsess, betray, and in this song, I wanted to explore that twisted part of ourselves with honesty, humour, and a good beat.” The Austrian creative is speaking the truth right there, and while the song might be considered controversial, it’s also a wonderful example of her nuanced, meaningful artistry.
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