A wordplay between “neurosis” and “new roses”, Daniel Caesar and Nevon Sinclair offer two perspectives of a dying relationship brought upon by a partner cheating, thereby transgressing their relationship, hence “Transgressor’s Song”.

Neurosis, a mild mental illness, ties deep within the realm of psychiatry, keeping in theme with the album’s title Freudian; relating to the feelings of the song of being depressed and anxious but while still not getting lost in touch with reality.

“Neu Roses (Transgressor’s Song)” has once again Caesar incorporate gospel influences from his upbringing as the word “transgress” is heavily associated with the Biblical meaning of it, “violation of God’s Ten Commandments or moral law”.