“1990” is a song about the complexity and duality of the human condition. In it, lead singer Bryan Sammis narrates the dilemma of striving for perfection while struggling with his own flaws, and ultimately accepting his humanity, imperfections and all.

The significance of the song title “1990” comes from the year of Sammis’s birth. When asked about the title on Twitter, Sammis responded:

It’s a song about my life & 1990 is the year I was born."

“1990” is the second single released for La Bouquet’s debut album Sad People Dancing to be released April 26, 2019.