“but do i wanna?” by Florida-native singer Violet Jane delves into an emotionally complex relationship. The song explores the precarious balance between seeking personal happiness and satisfying the desires of one’s partner.

“Initially, my husband encouraged me to find a boyfriend, but when I did and found happiness, he wanted to put an end to it,” Violet Jane reveals. “The song captures the realization of how I was often pushed to fulfill my husband’s desires while neglecting my own, and the subsequent journey of rediscovering myself and questioning my identity and marriage.“

This song enmeshes the listener in its complicated narrative. “but do i wanna?” feels both vulnerable and defiant. The music video is similarly engrossing.

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