Ah, to be young and melodramatically lovelorn! Phoebe Bridgers’ “Waiting Room” is a poetic stroll through the angst-ridden corridors of unrequited love. Here, Phoebe plays the part of a hopelessly devoted soul, willing to flunk classes and bleed out in waiting rooms just to snag some attention from her beloved. The song swings like a moody pendulum between despair and dark humor, encapsulating the torturous delight of pining for someone who might just be as toxic as they are tantalizing. It’s an anthem for those who find themselves crafting love letters in the form of sad ballads, knowing full well that heartache often feels like the only path to artistic enlightenment. So grab your first aid kits (and maybe some tissues), because Phoebe is about to take you on a beautifully bruising journey where pain feels eerily like pleasure.
