“Polymorphing” deals with the sudden and profound changes that come with love. Polymorphing means “shapeshifting,” the action of a creature changing forms. In the song, she hails the profound transformative powers of being in love. Rather than drugs or whatever form of pleasure he’s seeking, she proposes “something better than what you’re asking for,” falling in love. In an interview for Billboard, Caroline Polachek discussed the inspiration for the song:

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