DOVV’S ‘DESIRE’ LINGERS LIKE LOVE THAT WON’T LET GO
SINGLE REVIEW | DOVV – DESIRE by Ella Jay
‘Desire’ – the fiery new track released by Dovv on Friday, reflects on love that lingers long after a split and captures the ache of desires refusing to fade over time. This emotionally charged new release was written at La Sierra Casa with Stagboy:
“It’s a labour of love, born from the ache and beauty of wanting. It tells the story of what it means to feel deeply about someone, to live under the spell they cast, and to carry that feeling long after”
When played, the track introduces its driving drumbeat and a warm guitar tone that gives the song a nostalgic feel. The mix is clean and well-balanced, with choral backing singers giving a nice layer throughout. The lyrics lean on familiar themes and phrases, helping them resonate with listeners, and the powerful, emotive lead vocals effectively highlight the heartbreak.
“I can’t stop this feeling, even when I’m dreaming, I’m never over you”
The track is anchored by a soaring chorus that helps convey the intensity of retrospect and longing, until ambient guitar textures fade out at the end of the song, leaving a lingering sense of space. ‘Desire‘ captures the emotional highs we’ve all known- that fire, that desire, that echo of something unfinished.”
Ultimately, the track is a portrayal of unresolved emotion, polished in its production and raw in its sentiment. Dovv and Stagboy have created something that feels both personal and easy to connect with, and its catchy chorus lingers, much like the feeling it’s about.
