Why We Should Listen to Keeping Tabs by NIKI?

 

written by: keisya anatasia/XI.C1

Keeping Tabs by NIKI contains meaning about a relationship that has ended, but the feelings and care for someone are still there, NIKI sings about the complex feelings when someone is still monitoring or "keeping tabs" on partner or someone important in their life, even though the relationship has ended.

The lyrics in this song describe the inability to completely let go of someone, both emotionally and in terms of curiosity about their life after the breakup. 

“I wish I never met you”

“You are the worst thing that I'm still

Keeping tabs on for some stupid reason”

“I'm so glad our paths didn't cross”

The song also brings up the theme of lingering memories of the past and the desire to still know what happened to that person, even though the relationship no longer exists.

I love this song because of the way feelings are very relatable and real. The lyrics capture the complexity of feelings in modern relationships. NIKI's soft and relaxed voice invites me to sink into the melancholy atmosphere, while the beat makes this song very easy listening, but still has great emotional depth. NIKI manages to portray feelings of jealousy and the desire to stay connected in a very honest way, which makes me feel like I can really relate to the emotions she's expressing. Keeping tabs really deserves the hype and more praises in the world. As a sad music lovers this song is masterpiece, so i give it 10/10. NIKI made a lot great songs but this one is my favorite. I love you NIKI

(https://open.spotify.com/track/5VmmiUJ1lU7EqOxgXzI8gM?si=aaT7iLmUS6uPeQrsLWB9cw )