In ‘Lying to Myself’, Slichkowsky blends catchy indie pop and electropop with the emotional resonance of a failed relationship. A driving synth-pop beat creates an energetic, danceable sound, whilst the lyrics tell of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting someone go. It is precisely this contrast between musical lightness and a melancholic mood that gives the song its special charm.
At the heart of the song is the attempt to convince oneself that the past love no longer matters. Yet the longing for another phone call and the pain of knowing that the former partner has long since moved on tell a different story. The narrator wavers between the desire to put the past behind them and the hope that they still mean something to the other person.
Slichkowsky wraps this vulnerable story in a dynamic electronic production without losing the emotional core. This makes ‘Lying to Myself’ feel immediate and relatable. The song is about a feeling many people recognise: putting on a brave face, even though deep down you’re still far from having let go. A melancholic pop song with plenty of rhythmic drive.

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