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Origins In A Simple Beat
- Naomi created the first beat in summer 2020 with a simple bassline, drums, and an ascending pad.
- Katie immediately called it "a little slapper" and felt inspired by a new relationship to write about acceptance of desire.
Writing Over Zoom With Leland
- Katie and Leland wrote over Zoom, taking short private segments to experiment with the beat.
- They returned to show-and-tell and Leland brought a melody idea that fit Katie's voice.
Centering Queer Joy In The Hook
- The chorus hook "I wanna dance in the middle of a gay bar" came from combining melody and unapologetic phrasing.
- That line intentionally centers queer joy and public celebration as the song's emotional core.