Why did you ghost me? You said you loved me
Why did you ghost me? You said you loved me
Those lovely promises were fake or what?
Mh, na-na, mh, na-na
Mh, na-na, na
Lovebomber, baby, you took my heart
You crushed it badly and tore it apart
You would be living under a rock if you have been on the Internet lately and not heard these lyrics from “Lovebomber Baby!” Gagni Porwal, the singer of this song, probably didn’t even imagine her song blowing up on the net to this extent. After 3 months of its release on April 28, ‘Lovebomber Baby‘ has taken over the Internet and how. Every third reel has this audio at the moment!
Today, social media platforms have become one of the most influential places on the internet. It only takes minutes for a content piece to get viral on these applications and spread like wildfire. ‘Lovebomber Baby‘ is an earworm that you can’t stop singing. There are over 15.6K reels made with Gargi’s song audio – many of which have views in millions!
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What Is ‘Lovebomber Baby’ About?
This is Gagni Porwal’s debut single where she talks about lovebombing, how it affects us in the modern world and how we can rise above it. She drew inspiration from her personal experiences of getting lovebombed and ghosted by men she liked. “Dance, move and groove. Lose yourself completely in the feel of the song and enjoy it to the fullest,” said Gagni while describing the song.
Gagni has not only sung this viral song, she has also ventured into songwriting, composing and directing this music video. She expressed how she has amazingly expanded my horizons. “This song is very close to my heart and marks the beginning of my journey as a true artist who not only sings but also puts her soul into the song,” shared Gagni.
What Is Lovebombing?
The term “love bomber” is used to describe a person who showered you with affection and attention, only to later disappear and leave you heartbroken. This song tells the story of Gagni who fell in love quickly and deeply, only to have her heart broken by someone who seemed to play with her feelings. This tactic is often used by narcissists and manipulators.
Dissecting ‘Lovebomber Baby‘
In the beginning, the singer describes how they fell in love from the start, with their heart being taken and then crushed by this “love bomber.” She was left waiting and constantly texting, holding on to the hope that the feelings were mutual.
The chorus repeats the confusion and hurt caused by this person who said they loved Gagni but then ghosted her, leaving the singer to wonder if all the promises he made were ever real. The song continues with Porwal acknowledging her own naivety. She realized she believed the lies and was fooled by the smart and deceptive ways of the “love bomber.”
Despite the heartache, the singer found the strength and wisdom to not to let this person play with her feelings again. Gagni recognised her worth and was finally able to focus on herself. “This song is not just a heartbreak song, it’s about taking your power back. It’s an empowering song,” she told Haroon in an exclusive interview with BBC Asian Network.
The viral singer has enabled many young adults to move on from their exes and write about their feelings. In the end, the song circles back to the initial heartbreak. The final lines reinforce the deep impact of this love and loss, with “Mmm-na-na” echoing the lingering sadness and reflection on the experience.
Unsung Heroes Of Entertainment
While there are masterpieces like Hanumankind’s Big Dawgs making waves globally, there are also these seemingly raw songs and artists out there. Singles like ‘Lovebomber Baby’ may come off as cringe but they are surely entertaining max. These tracks tend to go viral in no time with creators and netizens jumping on to the trend almost immediately – to maximize their views.
Internet’s Take
While most find the song cringe and disregard Gagni Porwal to be a ‘talented singer,’ there are people who are vibing to ‘Lovebomber Baby’. We’ve seen an influx of reels on the song – it’s a trending audio on Instagram for a while now! Haroon recently posted a flip side to the story.
Devishi Madaan could hard relate to ‘Lovebomber Baby’s’ lyrics when she saw her friend ignore all the reels she shared on DM.
Taking the POV: ‘When your BFF shows up at 10 PM (with a switched off phone) for a 7 PM plan’, Shivam Arora (@sarorahere) created an exaggerated reaction to the situation using Gagni’s song.
Parul Gulati a.k.a the Malkin has joined in on the trend too. She made use of the trending song to urge her Nish Hair customers to buy the products in their cart instead of ignoring/ forgetting about them.
Netizens related the song’s lyrics to various instances in their lives, like ending up in a situationship and being ghosted at the end.
Well, that was a lot of lovebombing from Gagni Porwal… In other news, how to get this song out of your head? Any tips? Please share in the comments below!