With ‘Child’, I WANT POETRY make their boldest foray into expansive electro-pop, presenting a track that is both anthemic and intimate. Till Moritz Moll layers radiantly shimmering synths and precise keyboard textures, while Tine von Bergen delivers a vocal performance that combines vulnerability and self-assertion; small phrasing details transform simple lines into emotional touchstones. The song moves effortlessly between indie subtlety and radio-friendly catchiness, equipped with swagger hooks à la Madonna in her confident 90s, but imbued with the cinematic breadth that has always characterised the duo. Lyrically, ‘Child’ is a plea to cherish the inner child: not sentimentality, but a conscious defence of those sparks of hope, dreams and fears that shape identity. The production is leaner and brighter than before, each layer breathes, and the forward momentum is maintained without overproduction. Following the million-streamed Solace + Light, this song signals a new era for the upcoming album Future Selves — a deliberately optimistic statement against cultural pessimism. ‘Child’ works just as well as a late-night headphone track as it does as a main stage anthem; its chorus sticks immediately, its depth unfolding with each listen. In short: an elegant, courageous pop song that strikes the head and heart in equal measure and pushes I WANT POETRY a good distance further from the indie cosmos towards big pop cinema.

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