Love isn’t always neat, and neither is “I Feel Like Being in Love”, it’s messy, intense, and absolutely electrifying. British alt-pop trio Lycio captures all these contradictions in this latest single, which is the fourth installment of their debut EP, "Inbetween". The thunderous industrial drive by Alex Lowe, ethereal synth textures directed by Charlie Kellie, and Genie Mendez’s commanding vocals, stands as a bold declaration of emotional intensity, one that crashes over the listener like a wave of unrelenting passion. When we last covered the Birmingham-based electronic trio, "Liquid Gold" dazzled with its shimmering synths and rich, intoxicating sound, a track that dripped with both romance and complexity. Now, as they return with "I Feel Like Being in Love", Lycio dials up the intensity, swapping fluid elegance for a thunderous, industrial-tinged anthem that captures love in its most electrifying, chaotic form. It’s a bold evolution, one that proves this band isn’t content with standing still. As they continue their journey through the emotional spectrum, one thing is clear: Lycio doesn’t just write about love. They make you "feel" it!
From the very first moments, the track explodes into motion—synth stabs and groovy drums set the tone before Mendez’s vocals swiftly take command. There’s no time for hesitation.
“The essence of a good thing / Is a man and a woman / Be bold, be careful / Keep watching who you care for...”
It’s a simple, almost universal truth, but Lycio doesn’t let us sit in its comfort for long. Instead, the lines that follow introduce a sense of caution and fragility. There’s already an undercurrent of uncertainty. Love, while powerful, comes with risks. It requires boldness, yet demands careful navigation. The tension between these opposing forces sets the stage for what follows—a journey through love’s obsession, disillusionment, and relentless craving.
The pre-chorus is where things start to unravel, where emotions become overwhelming and self-doubt creeps in, playing with pace and percussion dynamics, particularly in the slick hi-hat rides that add a jittery, restless energy.
“You stop in your tracks / You’re holding it back / Too close for comfort / I’m seeing a lack of being a lover / Another one goes, another one comes, another one suffers...”
Hesitation takes hold. Love isn’t a smooth ride; it’s a conflict between wanting and withdrawing. There’s an intensity in the repetition of “I seek and attack”, suggesting a desperate search for something real, something fulfilling. But instead of satisfaction, the result is disappointment. It suggests an emotional retreat, an escape before the heartbreak fully sets in. Love, in this world, is a cycle of gaining and losing, of trying and failing. Love keeps repeating itself, and with each new attempt, someone inevitably gets hurt.
Then comes the chorus, where the track lifts into an even bigger, more euphoric space, layering brighter, sharper drum patterns while the melody surges forward.
“I feel like being in love / Don’t tell me I love too much / I crave it, you gave it / What you gave to me wasn’t enough / It’s time to turn off the lights / Another day and goodnight...”
This is love as hunger, as addiction, an insistent need for connection that refuses to be diminished. The phrase “Don’t tell me I love too much” suggests frustration, a pushback against those who might see this intensity as too much to handle. The following lines add to the emotional weight. It’s a direct confrontation—a lover calling out their partner for giving too little, for leaving them starved for affection. Love here isn’t fulfilling; it’s always just out of reach. The final lines of the chorus take this emotional exhaustion one step further. A farewell. A surrender. The feeling of lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and realizing that what you wanted just isn’t there.
“I have got a problem / I don’t know who I’m wanting / I’m overcompensating / So stop your speculating / I feel like being in love / I feel like being in love / I feel like, I feel like…”
Lycio masterfully plays with ebb and flow, slowing down momentarily on the bridge section, only to bring back the full weight of the track’s industrial groove. It is a hypnotic shift, minimal yet relentless, introducing a new set of pulsing synth stabs and pounding kicks that push the intensity even further. The vocals soar in echoing waves, rising alongside the synths in a way that feels like the song is literally breaking apart. And as the final climactic moments arrive, distortion takes hold, twisting the synths into something almost unrecognizable—a perfect metaphor for love at its most all-consuming.
With "I Feel Like Being in Love", Lycio captures something deeply human—the feeling of wanting love so badly that it becomes its own kind of pain. It’s a song for anyone who’s ever felt too much, chased something that kept slipping away, or found themselves questioning their own heart. And in the end, isn’t that what love is? Something we run toward, run from, and never quite figure out? So if you’re ready for a song that hits hard, pulls you in, and refuses to let go, this is it. Turn it up, lose yourself in the chaos, and let Lycio remind you why love, like music is best felt at full volume! Listen below.
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