Robert De Long Reveals New Single "Did It To Myself" feat. Lights

Robert De Long is back with another stellar collaboration, this time teaming up with Lights to deliver a groovy, electro influenced breakup tune. 

The irresistible bounce and flow of the track are courtesy of Robert’s production skills. He included echoing horns and drum machines that emphasize the depth of the lyrics. Lights took from the experiences of long-term relationships and the emotional complications that arise to put together lyrics that strike a chord not only with listeners, but with Robert as well.  

“Did it to Myself” is a song, first and foremost, about the inevitable breakup and infidelity fantasies that arise in most long-term relationships, and how those thoughts can infect and poison every interaction with your partner. I had created an instrumental and emailed it off from LA to Lights who is just north of Vancouver, Canada, and she almost immediately came back with the first pass of lyrics and melody. Somehow we were both on the same wavelength at the same time, and this telepathic link allowed us to finish the song together, remotely. As I was digging into the production on the track, I was listening to lots of dub and dub-techno (Scientist, Joe Gibbs, Pole, etc.), and that influence snuck in and melded with my production, creating a swirling mass of dub FX, drum machines, and real horns (recorded by Matt Appleton of Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger!).” says Robert. 

Robert DeLong’s talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer continue to shine. With “Did It To Myself” he’s proven that he remains flexible and open with his creative abilities. He has a knack for creating music that’s relatable and catchy, but unique in his own way.