Following an incredible debut year with her two singles “Love or Die” and crowd-favorite, “DND”, which garnered over 300,000 streams across all units, Ghanaian-Filipino alternative pop sensation Anabel Rose returns with debut single of 2024.
This is her first solo release of the year after featuring on Iyke Parker x Leonardoddj’s “Pain and Pleasure” and Reez’s “SAY WHAT.” This track promises to captivate listeners with its emotional depth and unique sound.
Titled “Lungs,” the song sees Anabel Rose open up about her love languages and her desire for deeper intimacy. She candidly expresses her longing to “love and be loved” while acknowledging the vulnerability and risk involved in opening up. The track, a fusion of alternative R&B and Soul with Bossa Nova influences, showcases Anabel’s raw vulnerability.
Caught in a contrasting situation, Anabel yearns to spend quality time with her lover but hesitates to engage in physical touch. She poignantly captures this in the lyrics:
Baby What’s the rush??? We had only just learned to touch each other… Why can’t it be enough?
“We could lay in bed instead ….. Whisper secrets never shared…. Finding ways to say I lo-lo-lo-lo-love you”
“Lungs” delves into the complexities of modern relationships, highlighting the hesitancy many feel about revealing their true wants. Unlike her peers, Anabel boldly voices her desires, accepting the risk of not always receiving a positive response, in hopes of fostering understanding with her lover.
Produced by fellow 99PHACES member Mēl, “Lungs” showcases Anabel Rose’s vocal prowess and lyricism, which have earned her a dedicated following.
Anabel Rose shared, “This song is a piece of my heart. It’s about the delicate dance of intimacy and understanding in love, and the risk that comes with it. I hope it resonates with everyone who listens.”
“Lungs” is now available for streaming on all major music platforms.
