Originally recorded by for their 1987 album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me , the original track was a playful, alternative rock piece. In 2015, Los Angeles-based artist Aryan Ashtiani , known as Mareux , reimagined it.

The viral success paved the way for a high-production music video in 2022, directed by . Starring RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Violet Chachki , the video uses an "unnerving mid-century backdrop" to mirror the song's alluring yet lonely nature. Meaning and Themes Mareux – The Perfect Girl Lyrics - Genius

He stripped away the upbeat rock elements, replacing them with:

: Its sound bridged gaps between goth, synth-pop, and mainstream electronic fans.

Although first released on SoundCloud in 2015—coincidentally on Robert Smith’s birthday—the song didn't explode until 2021. It became a massive hit on , garnering over 2.3 billion views . The song found its niche in:

: Deadpan yet passionate delivery that adds a layer of "gloomy romanticism".