Purgatory

Purgatory – New Pop / EDM Single by Julian Guba

Purgatory is a Pop / EDM single by Julian Guba, released on 30 January 2026.
The song explores emotional limbo — a state between love and loss, where connection existed intensely but never reached resolution.

Driven by dark electronic textures, a haunting melody, and a powerful bass drop, Purgatory captures the feeling of being stuck between heartbreak and fulfillment. Not fully broken. Not fully free. Just waiting.

Meaning Behind Purgatory

At its core, Purgatory is about emotional availability without reciprocation. It reflects the fear of being ready for love, yet repeatedly unchosen caught in cycles of relationships that never quite last.

The song portrays the aftermath of unrealized potential. Love burned brightly, but closure never arrived. Instead, the listener is left suspended in a space where longing, confusion, and hope coexist.

Emotional Limbo & Inner Conflict

Purgatory lives in contradiction. It is quiet and chaotic at the same time. A place where you know you should move on, but something keeps pulling you back.

Beneath the emotional turmoil, there is still fire. A slow-burning energy that reveals deeper self-awareness and hidden potential. The longer the song unfolds, the clearer it becomes that the real struggle is internal.

Production, Sound & Musical Direction

The production reflects the song’s psychological tension. An Arabic-inspired chord progression blends with dark synth layers and a rolling, driving bass in the drop, creating a sense of pressure and unease.

Initially, the sound suggests an external threat something looming and almost evil. Over time, it becomes clear that this presence comes from within, transforming the track into something unsettling yet empowering.

Purgatory was fully produced, mixed, and performed by Julian Guba, giving the song a cohesive and intentional sound identity.

Chorus, Harmony & False Resolution

The haunting chorus melody introduces vulnerability and openness. A brief harmonic shift in the second verse hints at emotional release a moment where resolution feels possible.

But instead of escaping, the bass pulls everything back into the familiar state of purgatory. Hope appears, dissolves, and the cycle continues.

Release Information

Track Details

• Title: Purgatory

• Genre: Pop / EDM

• BPM: 130

• Key: D# Minor

Credits

• Composer: Julian Guba

• Author: Julian Guba

Metadata

• Release Date: 30 January 2026

• EAN / UPC: 199900612397

• ISRC: USCgh2661174

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Lyrics Overview

Purgatory blends English and French lyrics to enhance emotional distance and intimacy.

Who is coming for me?
Will I stand a chance in Purgatory?

The repeated questions emphasize uncertainty, longing, and emotional suspension — reinforcing the song’s central theme.

Where to Listen and Watch

Watch the official Purgatory music video on YouTube:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtiHkISy-Uw

All streaming services: https://play.julian-guba.com/purgatory-1