If you need a soothing soundtrack to ease you into your working week, Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-folk artist Stella Dunai has got you covered with her beautiful sophomore single “I Love You Too Eagerly.” Part lullaby, part waltz, this sweet single explores all the joy and fear that comes with falling in love.
“This is a pure and sweet song about being head over heels in love with someone and rejoicing in that, while also acknowledging an undercurrent of anxiety that you could be overbearing, or too much when you are being open about your love and genuinely yourself,” Stella explained. “It is about putting everything on the table and leaning in without embarrassment, learning to put trust in the other person when they say that they feel the same.”
I love the intimacy of this song. Built around a live guitar and vocal take, complete with some of those raw moments that some producers might call imperfections that need polishing, it just feels so honest. There’s nowhere for Stella to hide vocally, and you can hear and appreciate every poetic word she sings. Take a little moment to properly listen to this one, because it’s so special.
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