Still Dusk’s new song, “Sugar”, explores the modern addictions that define us and keep us stuck. With an intense and revealing lyric, the track addresses the way we lose our true identity as we fall prey to image, acceptance and constant validation. The addiction is not limited to substances or material goods but extends to patterns of behaviour, people and even social media, where we seek to project an ideal self. We show that we are well, while often being emotionally unstable and lonely.
Still Dusk captures our age’s obsession with “perfection,” the deep need to be liked, and the obsession with creating superficial relationships that conform to social norms. “Sugar” challenges each listener to ask themselves if they truly feel alive in a world where everyone is struggling to survive. The song is a strong critique of the culture of compromise and manipulation of human relationships, urging us to ask ourselves if we really want to continue living in a reality that is full of lies. It is an anthem against addictions which can arise from anywhere but the bottom line is that people end up there thinking they will forget.
