: RAYE explicitly references Dolly Parton’s classic "Jolene" in the third verse, noting that while Parton eventually got her man back, RAYE was not as fortunate.
: Musically, it is an electropop "sad song that slaps," featuring a kinetic synth bass line and soulful strings that pay homage to disco classics like "I Will Survive". The Official Music Video RAYE - Natalie Don't - EUPHORIA. RAYE - Natalie Don't (Official Video)
The song was born from a painful real-life betrayal where a close friend came between RAYE and her partner. RAYE has described the track as capturing the "feeling of panic" when you realize you are losing someone to another person. The song was born from a painful real-life
Released on July 10, 2020, is a standout track from RAYE's debut mini-album, Euphoric Sad Songs . Often described as a "modern-day Jolene," the song is a desperate plea to another woman to stay away from the narrator's partner. Meaning & Inspiration Often described as a "modern-day Jolene," the song