HAIM, Relationships | Song Review

Grammy-nominated alternative sister trio HAIM drops an enjoyable, surefire bop with “Relationships.”

“Doing my thing ’cause I can’t decide if we’re through / Well, are we? / And if we are, what we gonna do?” Word.  Grammy-nominated alternative sister trio HAIM (Danielle Haim, Este Haim, and Alana Haim) is talking about the r-word, “Relationships”, in their first single of 2025.  “Relationships” is a bop from the get-go.  Beyond the spoken word intro (excerpted above), “Relationships” thrives off unique production courtesy of Danielle Haim, Rostam (Rostam Batmanglij), and Buddy Ross. Among the ear-catching sounds are hip-hop scratches, a sickening groove (drum programming), a robust bass line, and warm keyboard.  The sound is a key part of the success of “Relationships” without question. 

Beyond the superb instrumental, the singing and lyrics stand out on “Relationships.”  “Relationships, oh / What’s all this talk about relationships,” Danielle asserts in the first verse. By the memorable chorus, some salty language intensifies the sentiment:

“Baby, how can I explain

When an innocent mistake

Turns into seventeen days? Fuckin’ relationships.”

Damn… or better yet, FUCK! Speaking of ‘fuck,’ another bomb appears in the second verse: “I’ve been averse to conflict / But you really fucked with my confidence.” Oh, snap! Potty mouth aside, “Relationships” thrives off its sweet, rhythmic melodies and gorgeous upper register vocals. Danielle’s tone is sweet. HAIM ‘put in work’ on this highly enjoyable bop, PERIOD!

HAIM // “Relationships” // Haim Productions Inc. / Columbia // 3.12.25

[: Haim Productions Inc. / Columbia]