Lover Girl

Album: A Matter of Time (2025)
Charted: 91
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Songfacts®:

  • "Lover Girl" is the second track and third single from Laufey's 2025 album, A Matter of Time. The song marks a return to the bossa nova–inspired style that brought her widespread attention with the viral hit "From The Start."
  • The song is about the emotional turbulence of long-distance love. From the opening imagery of Tokyo's overwhelming skyline, Laufey charts a personal transformation, moving from someone who "thought I'd never be her" to becoming a full-on "lover girl," totally hung up. Laufey says the track reflects the insight that "the hardest part of loving someone is being away from them."
  • Fans first heard the song live on May 27, 2025, during Laufey's solo performance at Teatro Metropolitán in Mexico City. Before performing, she shared its origin story, explaining that it was born from a moment of self-recognition while touring in Tokyo:

    "I was missing a certain someone, and I realized, Oh my God, I have become the person I made fun of for years. Like a simp. I've always been the 'never going to fall in love' girl, and now I've become the lover girl."
  • Laufey has never publicly named the person who inspired the song, keeping the track's intimacy intact. That hasn't stopped fans from speculating; many point to NewJeans creative team member Charlie Christie, sighted with Laufey at events like Elton John's private after-party and Variety's Young Hollywood celebration. But when asked directly about her relationship status, Laufey remains coy: a simple "Yeah, maybe," paired with a knowing smile is all she'll offer.
  • "Lover Girl" showcases Laufey's signature blend of jazz, classical, and pop. She plays cello, while her producer Spencer Stewart handles nylon-string and electric guitar, piano, drums, and percussion. The arrangement is further enriched by Junia Lin on violin and Katisse Buckingham on flute.

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