In the dim-lit alleys of Madrid, where the shadows of the past intertwine with the neon glow of the present, april june’s latest single, “carry you on my broken wings,” unfolds like a sultry fever dream. Released just seven days ago as part of her sophomore EP, baby’s out of luck again, this track dives headfirst into the turbulent whirlpool of love, danger, and the inexorable pull of the death drive.
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From the very first notes, the song envelops the listener in a hazy, dream-pop atmosphere that is both intoxicating and unnerving. april june’s vocals, soft yet commanding, glide over the track like smoke, conjuring images of a love story that teeters on the brink of chaos. With lyrics that evoke the gritty romance of a Tarantino film and the melancholic beauty of Lana Del Rey’s discography, “carry you on my broken wings” paints a portrait of a relationship where passion and peril are two sides of the same coin.
The narrative at the heart of this song is one of duality—love and violence, allure and fear, tenderness and destruction. The protagonist’s partner, a figure clad in a tuxedo with “one hand on my thigh, one hand on your gun,” is both a lover and a threat, a personification of the wild and unpredictable nature of human desire. The lyrics, “You say you’re not my problem / carry you on my broken wings,” reflect a twisted devotion, where the protagonist is bound to carry the weight of her partner’s self-destructive tendencies, even as her own wings are fractured and strained.
What sets “carry you on my broken wings” apart from typical indie pop fare is its fearless exploration of the darker facets of love. april june does not shy away from the raw and the real; instead, she embraces it, crafting a song that is as much about the ecstasy of connection as it is about the agony of inevitable loss. The repeated refrain of “Death drive, death drive,” is a haunting reminder that the passion fueling this relationship is as dangerous as it is exhilarating.
The music video, directed by Marco Braia, amplifies these themes with a visual style steeped in 90s film nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the Giallo genre and the works of Dario Argento, the video mirrors the song’s lyrical content, plunging viewers into a world of vivid colors, sharp contrasts, and a storyline that is as enigmatic as it is gripping. april june’s performance, which sees her playing both a ‘real’ and ‘shadow’ self, adds layers of complexity to the narrative, inviting viewers to question where reality ends and fantasy begins.
“carry you on my broken wings” is an immersive dive into a world where love is a battlefield, and the stakes are life and death. april june has crafted a track that resonates with the listener long after the final note has faded, leaving behind a lingering sense of yearning and unease. This is music for those who love deeply, fiercely, and without reservation, even when it leads them to the edge of the abyss.
As the standout track of the baby’s out of luck again EP, “carry you on my broken wings” solidifies april june’s place in the pantheon of modern dream-pop artists. Her ability to blend narrative depth with sonic beauty makes her a force to be reckoned with, and this latest release is a testament to her growing prowess. For anyone who has ever felt the seductive pull of a love that is equal parts pleasure and pain, this song will strike a chord that echoes deep within the soul.
