The song by Fever Ray (Karin Dreijer) tells a story of domestic isolation, the exhaustion of motherhood, and a deep-seated desire for human connection.

: The album was written during a six-month period where Dreijer stayed home with a "screaming baby". The lyrics reflect the isolation and paranoia that can come with being a new parent in Sweden, where social circles often disappear during this time.

Released on her self-titled debut album in 2009, the track was born from a period of "weird combination of exhaustion and productivity" following the birth of her second child. The Story Behind the Song

: The lines "Work as I've been told / In return I get money" and "Small feet in the hall" provide a direct account of providing for dependents while feeling like a mere "capsule of energy" rather than a whole person.

: Despite the "dry and dusty" feeling of mundane routine, the song is a "heart-achingly direct" plea to a partner. Lyrics like "Never leave me / Walk close beside me" frame the song as an intimate request for stability amidst a time of personal and physical upheaval.

: The track's slow, "crepuscular" sound is inspired by the lethargic tempo of bands like Tomahawk and the atmosphere of Jim Jarmusch's film Dead Man . Go to product viewer dialog for this item.