Guide
California’s favourite sisters, HAIM are back with their new single “Relationships”. A track released under Polydor Records and out on the 12th of March 2025, it will be a pop-lovers dream.
Song Analysis (HAIM)
The band are known for leaning more toward the indie hemisphere but this one to me sounds very POP with hints of RnB too. Maybe the group have been hanging out with Taylor Swift too much. Either way, it is still a strong release and it will likely open a door to welcome a new line of fans. It starts with a bold drop, drums enter immediately alongside and there are layers present with spoken vocals before entering a dreamy verse section. It is a track to chill out too, the type of song you could listen to on repeat while chilling around a swimming pool this summer.
The track has a pace of around 101 BPM, a similar speed to “Pang” by Caroline Polachek and “I Love America And She Hates Me” by The Wombats. “Relationships” is also in the key of D Major, a key known for bright, triumphant, and uplifting character.
Meaning (My Opinion) (HAIM)
The lyrics speak about the complexity and disappointments of modern relationships, portraying the internal battle between love and unhappiness which many people encounter, although this is not a new thing. Danielle Haim is concerned about the status of their relationship, wondering if it can be restored. The question which is heard a lot, “Why am I in this relationship?” indicates Danielle’s perplexity and inner turmoil, implying that, while there may be love in the air, the emotional cost of navigating these ups and downs is overwhelming and potentially too much to bear.
The lyrics also address the unavoidable loop of blaming oneself, misunderstandings, and unmet expectations which arise, depicting relationships as a series of emotional entanglements that frequently result in frustration and bitterness; yes it is deep folks but many of you will relate.
The song also delves into societal pressures around relationships too. Moreover, the track questions whether these patterns are passed down from past generations. The bridge, in which Danielle contemplates how “this can’t just be the way it is” and whether it’s merely a cycle passed down by parents, alludes to the generational component of romantic struggles. Despite her scepticism though, Danielle recognises the lingering affection and emotional vulnerability that come with being in a relationship, it is not easy at times.
Listen To “Relationships” by HAIM
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