Laurence uses a vulnerable falsetto to convey the fragility of the lyrics, contrasting with the powerful belts in the climax [1, 4]. Background
"Arcade" is a power ballad about the heartbreak of a love that was never going to work out, comparing the relationship to a where you keep putting in effort (coins) but never win [1, 3, 5]. Core Themes & Lyrics Duncan Laurence - Loving You Is A Losing Game (Arcade)
Years after its release, it became a massive global hit and a "TikTok anthem," making it one of the most-streamed Eurovision songs of all time [6]. Laurence uses a vulnerable falsetto to convey the