“The New Citizen Kane’s song ‘Intertwine’ conveys the intense uncertainty of attraction by means of an enjoyable electronic sound which has both a sensual and euphoric quality. As the opening track in the second section of Psychedelika Pt.2, it looks at the moment when curiosity starts to draw two people towards each other, producing a situation in which flirtation, possibility and instinct come together. Instead of treating connection as something that can be easily analysed, ‘Intertwine’ embraces the thrill of finding out where attraction might take people.”
The electronic elements of the song reinforce its main theme by giving the song a psychedelic aspect in its examination of desire and human connection. The language inspired by technology—mentioning blocks, data, uploading and mainframes—mirrors the digital environment in which modern relationships exist. Nevertheless, these ideas are employed to go beyond screens and notifications and to focus on the physical aspect of being with another person. This contrast gives the track a clear contemporary viewpoint while still keeping its human focus.
The song ‘Intertwine’ also centres on the conflict between logic and instinct. Its main question ‘Can we collide? Do you trust instinct/ Aren’t you curious about how we’d intertwine?’ presents attraction as something that is in doubt rather than something that has already been decided. Throughout the song there is a feeling of lively chemical attraction, with it questioning whether instinct can detect a significant connection before reason has a chance to get involved. This state of uncertainty is what gives the song much of its appeal.
Most importantly, “Intertwine” directs its message towards the real world. In an age characterised by endless scrolling, notifications and digital distractions, the song prompts its listeners to put down their phones and interact directly with another person. The song’s sensual, psychedelic and euphoric nature supports this shift from the digital to the physical. When it is used as an introduction to the DO YOU TRUST INSTINCT? chapter, “Intertwine” shows a confident approach to the themes of attraction and curiosity and highlights the unpredictable possibilities that arise when two lives start to intertwine.
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