Laufey is rapidly rising to mainstream fame, even if most folks struggle to say her name correctly. Just recently, she secured her second consecutive Grammy award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, recognizing her third studio effort, A Matter of Time. Come April 10, she plans to unveil a special deluxe edition titled A Matter of Time: The Final Hour.

Today, the Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop sensation offers a taste of The Final Hour with her latest track, “How I Get,” a song she co-wrote and produced alongside her frequent musical partner, Spencer Stewart.

“How I Get” serves as a poignant orchestral-pop ballad exploring the experience of becoming fixated on someone, despite usually keeping a rational head in other life matters. During the first verse, Laufey recognizes her growing vulnerability, yet she finds herself powerless to halt the descent.

The human spirit is odd
I’m aware you’re no good for me
And I’m rarely prone to anger
At least it doesn't come easily
Has obsession taken hold of me?

Immediately preceding the chorus, the strings perform a jarring glide that creates an auditory sensation of melting. This shift foreshadows a darker theme, as Laufey acknowledges that her intense feelings for this individual lead her to behave quite unlike herself.

I stay away from nicotine
Avoid things I’d rue later on
Don’t lash out or take reckless risks
But darling, when I'm with you, that's just the state I’m in

Clearly, this person brings out a side of her that feels entirely foreign. Throughout the second verse, she reflects on the mirror image of her altered personality.

I claim every fragment of your being
Every dark and twisted side
Biting off more than I should handle
Merely to feel a bit more warmth
What a grasping, hollow wretch I’ve become

The subtle background vocals during the final chorus introduce an intriguing layer of meaning. One might wonder if Laufey’s fixation is directed not toward a lover, but toward the art of music itself.

I stay away from nicotine (The cycle begins anew)
Avoid things I’d rue later on
Don’t lash out or take reckless risks (I hunger for rhythm, crave more sound)
But darling, when I'm with you, that's just the state I’m in (The cycle begins anew)

You can examine the complete lyrics for “How I Get” on Genius right now.