Have you ever missed having a crush simply because it made an ordinary week feel way more exciting? Arden Alexa taps into that playful, slightly chaotic feeling on Crush (Remix), an electro-pop track about craving romantic anticipation more than craving any particular person.

The lyrics celebrate all the ridiculous little rituals that come with infatuation. There is the decision to attend a party knowing no real conversation will happen, the urge to analyze a few casual words, and the immediate need to report every tiny development back to friends. Even someone’s clothes or vocal inflection can become fascinating when a crush gives them imaginary importance.

Alexa delivers the idea with a refreshing amount of self-awareness. The narrator knows she is creating much of the excitement herself and admits that she is looking for a rush. That honesty keeps the song lighthearted rather than overly sentimental. She does not pretend this attraction is destined to become a great romance – sometimes the chase, the secret code names, and the dramatic overthinking are the entire point.