Introduced by dreamy and ethereal electronica, ‘Daydream’ flourishes in kaleidoscopic arpeggios, distorted tones and an overall sense of gloriousness. In a way, the contrast between mellow and evocative textures and the gritty, fuzzy guitar melodies mirrors the nuanced and troublesome lyricism of the single, delving into Emmannuel and the Unlimited Consciousness’ personal experience regarding identity and gender dysphoria.
What do we all strive for? Radical authenticity. We all want to feel like we are embodying the right version of ourselves while belonging to the right tribe. For the Brooklyn-based creative, that has been a struggle, constantly oscillating between different versions of themselves. Eventually, this chaotic and unwavering battle releases in the form of meaningful art-making, and that’s where ‘Daydream’ really finds its magnificently blessed contour.
Speaking about the record, Emmannuel and the Unlimited Consciousness explain: “This song stands as my metaphor for gender dysphoria. I am constantly struggling with the many masks the world expects me to put on. ‘No, I’m not your beautiful daydream’ – is my response to all the people in my life who don’t see anything besides the surface.”
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