Love can make the lines of devotion blur into destruction when emotional attachment becomes something you can’t control. Dark, haunting single “Obsession” by Tokyo-based alternative rock artist Sarina tackles that uncomfortable truth, delving into the destructive patterns of toxic love. The track has a suitably Halloween-y atmosphere, and emotional honesty is at its core, challenging the romanticized idea that every overwhelming attachment deserves to be called love.
The single melds feral alternative rock energy with a dash of pop-punk attitude, making for a fitting soundtrack to the confrontational subject matter. Sarina’s powerhouse vocals give the song an urgency that can’t be mistaken for anything else, while her cutting lyrical approach doesn’t shy away from the difficult emotions involved. The song is about recognizing it and finding the strength to leave. The emotional character of the release is defined by this shift from defenselessness to personal determination.
Sarina's artistic persona also has an interesting backstory. Born in Hawaii to a Lebanese mother and a Japanese father, she grew up in Tokyo, lending a multicultural perspective to a sound shaped by her early exposure to music from her artistically gifted parents. Her unapologetic alternative rock sound fits a song that demands conviction, not restraint. Helmed by platinum record producer and Escape the Fate guitarist Kevin Thrasher, the production further anchors the single in a bold rock setting, while the accompanying music video offers another visual outlet for its darker themes.
“Obsession” is a powerful reminder that recognizing unhealthy love can be the first step in getting yourself back. Sarina brings a powerful alternative rock statement with attitude, emotional clarity, and a message that refuses to be ignored.
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