At the end of a relationship, it's not always the break up itself that's most painful — but the dwindling love that eventually turns into neglect, lies, and bitterness. And much like alternative singer d4vd narrates on his viral hit "Romantic Homicide," the receiving end often is left with confusion and frustration that ultimately becomes defeated apathy.
"It feels like you don't care/ Enlighten me, my dear, why am I still here?/ I don't mean to be complacent with the decisions you made, but why?" d4vd wails. "In the back of my mind, you died/ And I didn't even cry, no, not a single tear/ And I'm sick of waiting patiently for someone that won't even arrive."
In this episode of Press Play, watch dv4d deliver a stripped-down performance of "Romantic Homicide." His intense, raw vocals evoke a more emotional and vulnerable feeling compared to the track's pitched original recording.
"Romantic Homicide" is the lead single from dv4d's debut EP, Petals to Thorns. His second single, "Here With Me," was also met with immense success across social media.
On Sept. 8, dv4d will release his second EP, The Lost Petals, led by his most recent single, "Notes From A Wrist." Later that month, he will join SZA on the next leg of her SOS North American Tour.
Watch the video to hear d4vd's heart-wrenching performance of "Romantic Homicide," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of Press Play.