Connor Douglas Ferguson just released his new track ‘Desire is a Disease’ today, December 18, 2025, and it rests in a deeply emotional space filled with a lot to think about.
‘Desire is a Disease’ has a bit of a grunginess with its washed-out production style, but it has a held-back pacing with a guitar line and vocal that gives a haunting atmosphere. This track does well with its slow build vibe, introducing different guitar layers as it moves along, while each layer becomes stronger over time, from start to finish. The way the production and filters work in this song, the guitars sound like a mesh between an acoustic and electric sound. The vocals rest just above the instrumentation in the mix, with a rounded and deep sound despite the aforementioned production style. Overall, it’s well-crafted, and the way that it’s made makes it a standout in Ferguson’s discography.
Lyrically, this track is about what the title of it is, which is a repeated hook throughout the track. The beginning starts, “Desire is a disease / I want to spread it / You’re just a cancer to me / I don’t regret it.” It’s about a want for another, but based on the musicality and further lyricism, it has a darker aspect to it. There’s almost a guilt that stands out in said desire, which may come from the taboo of gay relationships and sex that exists in many spaces. It’s about wanting, but also struggling with that want, likely because of the narrative that comes from many in society.
Written by Sage Plapp
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