Raubtier Kollektiv is back with an impressive new single, “Gönn Dir,” a song that feels like an alarm to treat yourself. Venturing outside the songwriter’s usual realm of bravado, the song offers an empowering lesson in self-respect and taking care of oneself. Its energy is infectious as it lures us all into a space where self-care isn’t optional, it’s mandatory.
“Gönn Dir” cultivates the juxtaposition of cutthroat, pounding rhythms with unforgettable hooks that refuse to quit poking you long after the song concludes. The production is pretty deliberate, allowing each beat and lyric space to open up while maintaining a steady pulse. The staging reflects the song’s message, it is controlled, aggressive, and confidently unrepentant. It’s a little reminder that caring for yourself can be powerful, not selfish.
The song’s mantra-momentum also makes it easy to internalize and believe that, when Yeti co-frontman Josh Baruch sings, the band isn’t just playing for an audience, we are all connected and singing directly to one another. “Gönn Dir” is an invitation, an empowering shoutout, to take a step back from all of life’s chaos and make your own well-being a priority.
Raubtier Kollektiv makes having some self-respect sound thrilling. In an age of constant grind and politics, “Gönn Dir” is a reminder that sometimes the most radical act is simply taking good care of yourself for once. In doing so, the band demonstrates that they are still adept at making music that feels tense and deeply felt. “Gönn Dir” is a movement, its own kind of high-five to anyone unapologetically willing to have fun with themselves. Raubtier Kollektiv again shows its music can still roar with intent.