Tim Minchin today has today released You Grew On Me, the fourth single from his forthcoming album TimeMachine.

The track is described as a ‘masterclass in dark comedy and emotional subtext that uses medical metaphors to chart the progression of an all-consuming toxic relationship.’

 At the piano, Minchin compares falling in love to developing a terminal illness describing the other person as a tumour, virus, and disease that’s taken over his body and mind.

He said: ‘I’ve performed this tune in various forms for years, and it has always been one of my faves. It’s sort of discombobulating because it constantly shifts: between funny and heartfelt, between two different time signatures, and between different key centres. 

‘This version, with its bonkers choral backing vocals and awesome Jak Housden guitar, is deeply satisfying to me.’

Previously Minchin has released Ruby, The Song of The Masochist  and I Wouldn't Like You from TimeMachine, which will be out on July 25. Order.

All the songs also appear in his current live show Songs The World Will Never Hear, reviewed here. Tim ​Minchin tour dates.

Tim ​Minchin TimeMachine Tracklist

1. Understand It
2. I Wouldn’t Like You
3. Ruby
4. The Song of The Masochist
5. You Grew On Me
6. Dark Side
7. Pop Song
8. Moment of Bliss
9. Rock n Roll Nerd
10. If All You Ever Had Was Love
11. Not Perfect