Multi-Love

About this song

"Multi-Love" is the first song and lead single from Unknown Mortal Orchestra's third full-length studio album, which shares its title. Frontman Ruban Nielson said his brother had a gospel-style chord change on piano while the band was touring New Zealand, and he began singing over it, which stuck in his head and became the song.

What it's about

The song introduces the album's central topic, a polyamorous relationship involving Ruban Nielson, his wife Jenny, and another woman referred to as Laura. Nielson has said it explores whether a person stays in love with the same part of several different people they fall for.

Fun facts

• Written and produced by Ruban Nielson and Kody Nielson.