Blood Orange Featuring Tinashe's New Song Explores Themes of Self-Doubt and Desire

"Tuesday Feeling, Choose to Stay" Explores Themes of Self-Doubt and Desire

Blood Orange, the musical project of Dev Hynes, has released a new song titled "Tuesday Feeling, Choose to Stay" featuring Tinashe. The song is a soulful and introspective ballad that explores themes of self-doubt, desire for comfort, and the complexities of relationships.

Meaning Behind the Lyrics

The song's lyrics are written from the perspective of a person struggling with feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty. The singer questions their own worthiness and wonders if they can find true happiness and fulfillment.

The chorus of the song features the lines, "Take it or leave it, it's what you're owed / Not okay, uh / He could make you think you're someone else." These lyrics suggest that the singer is grappling with the idea that they are not enough and that they are constantly seeking validation from others.

Critical Reception

The song has received positive reviews from critics, who praise Hynes's songwriting and Tinashe's vocals. NPR's Ann Powers described the song as "a lush, slow-burning ballad that explores the complexities of relationships and self-doubt." The New York Times' Jon Caramanica called the song "a beautiful and heartbreaking ballad about the desire for comfort and the fear of being left behind."