Okay, sue me. My Spotify Wrapped has NIKI written all over it. Ever since I heard "La La Lost You", I've been hooked to her music. The Indonesian singer-songwriter has the GIFT of knowing the right words to exactly describe one's feelings.
I have to say, that I recalled every kind of relationship (or non-relationship) I've had every time I would listen to a track. I even made up fake relationships in my head because my drama queen self channeled the emotional lyrics.
Whenever I would watch a music video or check out a lyric video, I would see fans saying the exact same thing. NIKI just read our minds and described our current situation AND feelings. That said, here's a list of the best NIKI songs for every kind of relationship (or situationship) you have:
Best NIKI Songs To Listen To, Depending On Your Current Dating Stage
"La La Lost You"
For the relationship that ended because someone moved to a different city or country.
"Hope New York holds youHope it holds you like I doWhile my demons stay faithfulIn the city of angels"
"Milk Teeth"
This song is for the new love that has fizzled out so fast.
"This love's but a newborn, so why does it bite?It hasn't even lost all its milk teethSo why are you already anxious to leave?"
"Lowkey"
A no-label thing you want to keep, well, low-key.
"Us in a king-size, keep it a secretSay I'm your queen, I don't wanna leave thisLow, low, low, low, low, low, low, low-key"
"Shouldn’t Couldn’t Wouldn’t"
For that FWB thing that needs a DTR but the other party just won't budge. BTW, you know that you need to leave the situation.
"Shouldn't be this hardYou couldn't DTROh, wouldn't it be nice if we could stay friends? But weShouldn't, you know what ICouldn't, 'nough's enoughIf I had your heart, it wouldn't be this hard"
"See U Never"
When you're just done. You're happy living your life without them.
"I'll be seeing you neverI'm living free light as a featherWhen you're chilly alone in DecemberJust remember I'll be seeing you never"
"Keeping Tabs"
As the title suggests, it's that one person you keep checking on Insta 'cos you're in denial that you're STILL not over them.
"I wish I never met youYou are the worst thing that I'm stillKeeping tabs on for some stupid reasonYou're the same with everyoneI'm not special, no, you're not out there justKeeping tabs on how I might be feeling"
"The Apartment We Won't Share"
A bittersweet song to listen to when you've accepted that the breakup was for the best. This could also work for almost relationships, too.
"Your demons I won't meet
Now someone else's word to keep
I'm sure she's beautiful and sweet
Not what I wanted
But what we need"
"Before"
This is about a rocky long-distance relationship that ended. When you two meet again, you know that it won't work even if you both tried. Distance changes people.
"'Cause I'm looking at you and God knows you're not mine anymore
It's so cruel how things will never be the way they were before"
"Backburner"
You know you're never their priority, but you're okay with it. You love them too much to let go.
"I'll always be in your corner'Cause I don't feel alive 'til I'm burnin' on your backburner"
If you're also a NIKI fan, be sure to catch her in Head In The Clouds Manila on December 9 to 10 at the SM Festival Grounds Parañaque City. Here's her Spotify playlist you can listen to as your pre-game.
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