Put “Lazy Lover” on when you want something smooth that still has a bit of bite.

Rawan’s new single takes a relationship issue and gives it a bright, easy-moving R&B setting. The subject may be irritation, but the track itself never becomes gloomy. That contrast gives it plenty of replay value.

The chorus is the obvious starting point. “You’re a lazy lover / But I don’t want no other” is direct, catchy and easy to remember, which is exactly what a chorus like this needs to be. More importantly, the hook captures the contradiction running through the song. She is fed up, but she is not ready to walk away.

That push and pull gives the track more personality than a straightforward breakup song. The lyrics move between wanting affection, questioning the relationship and admitting to settling. Rawan also has a knack for dropping in details that make the situation feel specific rather than generic.

Her vocal delivery suits the material. The performance stays relaxed while the lyrics tell the story, and the warm production keeps the track moving without turning it into a heavy listen.

There’s also plenty of humour in the writing. Asking whether a partner is “so fucking boring” is hardly diplomatic, but it is funny because it sounds like the sort of thought that can slip out after enough disappointment.

“Lazy Lover” is an easy recommendation for listeners who like their relationship songs with personality. It has a clear hook, a strong lyrical premise and enough warmth to keep the subject from becoming miserable.

And if you’ve ever wondered why Tuesday flowers are apparently too much to ask, this one might hit particularly close to home.