Devika’s latest single “dozen roses”, released July 26th, is sultry and dark, detailing a steamy affair between the narrator and a married man. The woman eventually stalks and murders the wife, eliminating all competition between her and the one she loves. An unusual plotline, the lyricism is intricate and detailed, painting a picture of the dull feelings within the marriage contrasted with the fiery passion shared in the affair. The soundscape is full of electronic synths and echoes of Devika’s own vocals singing harmony throughout the background. Her vocals are intense and full of emotion and lust.
Her lyrics tell the intricate story of love and betrayal throughout the affair. The instrumentation gradually grows with her confidence about her partner, creating the overall vibe of a dark pop song. The chorus is where we find a reference to the title, when she sings “I mailed a dozen roses / To my future husband / Humming to the music / Hearing his wife cry / She'll curse at us from hell / As I'm unbuckling his belt”. She disregards the wife’s feelings, earlier having stated that she dulls the ring on the man’s finger. Devika knows that the man is happier with her and desires her more, meaning that there is no need for his wife any longer.
Devika took to promoting her music on social media, creating TikToks comparing which character her friends think the song could be about. She found great success in this, allowing many more people to find her music than in the past. She has reached almost 400 monthly Spotify streamers, and has two other singles released on streaming services. She has two upcoming shows, playing Brooklyn Music Kitchen on 9/3, and FirstLive on 8/17, with both venues being located in New York City. Make sure to follow the social medias below to stay tuned for more dark pop from Devika.
Written By Tessa Maddaloni
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