EARFQUAKE

EARFQUAKE presents Igor's initial feelings and the overwhelming impact of falling in love. It introduces the love interest from Igor's perspective and the instability this love is already causing, including over-dependence and abandonment issues. By establishing the complicated nature of the relationship from the outset, EARFQUAKE starts the story in media res, hinting at the cyclical aspect of this love story once again.

EARFQUAKE expresses the complex emotions involved with forming a new love interest: infatuation, vulnerability, desperation, and fear.

• "For real, for real this time": Implies this isn't the first time Igor has felt these feelings before, but claims this time is different. Once again shows that this story has been repeated many times.
• "'Cause you make my earth quake / Oh, you make my earth quake / Riding around, your love is shakin' me up / And it's making my heart break": Directly expresses the destabilizing and painful intensity of his feelings.
• "Don't leave, it's my fault": Shows insecurity and a willingness to take the blame to prevent abandonment, hinting at previous mistakes Igor has made.
• "I just need some confirmation on how you feel": Highlights the uncertainty and lack of closure that plagues Igor.

• Tyler's pitched-up vocals make him sound more vulnerable and emotionally raw than when he typically raps.
• The melody is catchy yet tinged with a melancholic feel, reflecting the dual nature of this love – exciting but also painful.
• Playboi Carti's verse, while lyrically sparse and unintelligible, adds a contrasting musical texture. Its presence can be interpreted as an internal, chaotic feeling that Igor can't quite articulate.
• Charlie Wilson's soulful backing vocals add depth and a classic R&B feel, emphasizing the "love song" aspect of the song.
• EARFQUAKE also aligns with a trend throughout the album where tracks that rely less on electronic sounds often express more heartfelt, true-to-self emotions.