The 1975's New Song Is Literally A Brief Inquiry Into An Online Relationship

The 1975 have released a time travelin' new single, "If You're Also Shy (Let Me Know)," that's about the perils of online dating. It sounds fresh off the soundtrack to a John Hughes coming-of-age flick from the 1980s and feels tailor-made for innocent romance.


Matty Healy and the guys have some fun with their latest, making a space for nostalgia that makes for one hell of a ride. Although it sounds like it's right out of the post-disco era, what it covers is distinctly modern. Healy sings about winning the heart of a woman that he's courting online and brings us on his quest to keep her interested.


"There's something about her stare that makes you nervous/ And you say things that you don't mean," he sings in the initial verse immediately after revealing that he routinely sees her online. No matter what he does or where he goes, he understands that his life is incomplete without her there. "I need get back, I've got to be able to see the girl on the screen," is him realizing that he's hooked on her presence.


This woman realizes that also and makes him get naked to get her attention. "She mentioned, 'Maybe I would like better in case you took off your clothes,'" he sings. Although, later on, he starts to identify that something's wrong. "I've been wearing nothing every time I call you/ And I'm beginning to feel weird about it."


But even with the red flags in this relationship, Matty wants to keep going. Its cyclical nature means that he's going to continue calling her in just his boxers, hoping that his adventurousness will make her fall in love. It's an adorable, and very 80s-like, sentiment that we hope comes true.


The 1975 have also shared a "official live video" for "If You're Also Shy (Let Me Know)" that consists of the musical group performing the song. It's in black and white and feels like the best retro element to accompany this groovy tune.


"If You're Also Shy (Let Me Know)" is the latest song from The 1975's forthcoming album Notes on a Conditional Form that's out on May 22. Earlier this month, the musical group shared Jesus Christ Christ 2005 God Bless America" which features Phoebe Bridgers. The 22-track LP will also feature songs "Frail State of Mind," "The Birthday Party," and "Me & You With each other Song."


Check out The 1975's "If You're Also Shy (Let Me Know)" up above.