What I Deserved by Avaraj: Review
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Avaraj discovers rage, self-enlightenment and angst on her highlighted track βWhat I Deservedβ from her debut extended play βToxic Love Storiesβ. Written as therapy after escaping abusive relationships in the past, Avaraj unleashes an in-depth documentary of her own life, intertwined with the perspective of the abuser, the victim and beyond that. βWhat I Deservedβ as she explained, discusses a physically abusive relationship in which one partner convinces that the other deserves the abuse. It talks about how unhappy they are in that relationship, but they are too complacent to leave. She also implies that no one can benefit in a patriarchal society.
Quotable lyrics:
βWhen we first met
You seemed so harmless
But after six months
You showed you were heartless
You were always angry
Making constant threats
Saying hateful things
And acting indifferent.β
The thematic element in the track is very strong with a brutal depiction of violence and substance. Avaraj acquires a catchy pop-rock arrangement that immediately fuses anger and excitement right at the beginning of the track. If you are an avid fan of the band Hole and Courtney Love, this might be an instant favorite on your anti-patriarchal playlist. βWhat I Deservedβ and the extended play βToxic Love Storiesβ are both available on streaming platforms including YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music.
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Review by: Maxime Cronenberg