Stealing All My Nights With You

Yaya Bey “Spin Cycle”

Most of our modern rom-coms are more about wealth than they are about romance or comedy, and a lot of our modern R&B songs aren’t that different, with an overt fixation on luxury. And I get it – it’s a fantasy, and material concerns aren’t irrelevant to love or sex. But it’s great to hear a song like “Spin Cycle,” which is specifically about how hard it can be to maintain a loving sexual relationship when one or both people involved is constantly working just to get by.

I didn’t notice the lyrics of “Spin Cycle” right away because I was mostly focusing on the gentle sensuality of its lovers rock groove and Yaya Bey’s beyond-silky vocal tone. The music and lyrics place all emphasis on sexiness and affection, the work situation is presented as an obstacle that can and will be overcome because their love is so strong. After all, people do this all the time. Being stuck on the losing end of capitalism can crush your soul, but love can help you through it.

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