Bad Blood

by ŽIVA

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🩸 Prepare yourself to descend into the haunting depths of the dark matrix.
𝔅𝔞𝔡 𝔅𝔩𝔬𝔬𝔡 is an intense exploration of the battle with internal demons that we all face. From the brooding synths to the pounding beats, the electronic elements in 'Bad Blood' amplify the raw emotion of my Slavic heritage and darkwave influences. I poured my heart and soul into every aspect of the track, from the lyrics to the intricate production. As my first entirely self-produced track, it was both a challenging and rewarding experience that pushed me to new heights.

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support and guidance of my trusted friend and shadow band member, Anja Tkalec. From the earliest stages of production to the final touches, Anja's invaluable contributions and feedback helped shape 'Bad Blood' into the track it is today.

lyrics

I am so tired
Yet my heart beats so fast
Wish I could just shut it down
These days the body feels too heavy to act
I think it’s holding me back

I’ve seeked asylum
But found hell inside
Sank into violent divine
I’ve seeked asylum
But found hell inside
I fell into the trap

I feel like bad blood
Too close to madness
Fighting demons
I feel like bad blood
Too close to madness
Fighting demons
All day and every day…

I am getting better every day
(in) hiding the truth
To what extent
I feel like bad blood!

Too close to madness
Fighting demons
I feel like bad blood
Too close to madness
Fighting demons
All day and every day…

credits

released April 21, 2023
Music and Lyrics: Lucija Ivšić
Arrangement: Lucija Ivšić, Anja Tkalec
Production: Lucija Ivšić
Additional production: Alone Architect
Mixed by Alone Architect
Mastered by Elliot James Mulhern
Artwork: Martin Peranović @aka_hochstapler
Written and recorded in Melbourne, Australia 2023.

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ŽIVA Melbourne, Australia

Being a frontwoman of one of the most successful Croatian post-punk bands Punčke, Lucija Ivšić is no stranger to the music scene. Her new bilingual music project ŽIVA [zheva] establishes her as an Australia-based artist firmly rooted in Slavic heritage while fearlessly pushing the boundaries by combining elements of slavic-pop, trip-hop, darkwave, and techno. ... more

discography

𝒵𝐼𝒱𝒜

May 2023
Bad Blood

Apr 2023
Dualism

Mar 2022

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