REACHING (the love song of anxiety) by TE/MO is a collection of musings on affection and transcending connections which incorporates the philosophical reflection on death and anxiety. The lyrics rip a painter’s canvas wherein everything is disarrayed. There is a clear weather change as they speak of climate change, wealth disparity, and even lack of social connection. But at the same time, the artist is fueled by the idea of love all encompassing and existing far beyond time, space, and even the end of the world.

TE/MO encapsulates the debilitating anxiety of contemporary life; doom scrolling through social media at night alone in bed, and feelings of being surrounded in an ever growing digital world. The blend of emotions on a personal level and the vastness of global problems creates an intimate and distorted feeling. The depiction of history, reincarnation, and finding someone over lifetimes brings a scholarly and mythical twist to the lyrics.

Among the wonderful elements of the song is the theme that love surpasses the need of a physical presence. TE/MO proposes the idea that people who are separated – by distance, time, or even death – are still connected. REACHING INDEED strengthens the idea, displaying boundless desire for intimacy.

No doubt, love remains a prominent force, guiding through the distressing reality. The verses enhance heartwarming and comforting phrases despite love which balances everything.

“REACHING” encompasses far more than romance; it is the idea of human connection amid struggles. TE/MO have put together a melodious banger that speaks to anyone who has ever felt melancholy yet has someone to connect to deeply.