Behind every swipe, there is also biology. What if your dating preferences are older than civilisation itself? That is the question Swiss songwriter MirrorMouth explores on ‘My Genes Are Shouting’, a witty, upbeat alternative pop track inspired by evolutionary biology and the possibility that human attraction is not entirely random.
At a time when romance is increasingly mediated by algorithms, filters, and endless scrolling, the song suggests that something much older may still be operating beneath the surface. Why do certain faces feel instantly attractive? Why do some people seem drawn to particular traits again and again? And how much of that is conscious choice?
Rather than offering answers, My Genes Are Shouting turns these questions into a playful three-minute thought experiment. The lyrics reference ideas from evolutionary psychology, fertility research, and human mate selection, but the tone remains light, curious, and self-aware.
One line – “Peak fertility, around 23” – is likely to spark discussion. MirrorMouth emphasises that it refers to a biological concept discussed in fertility research, not to a person’s value, beauty, or worth.
“The song is about how evolution may have influenced attraction, not about how people should be judged. I’m not telling anyone who to love or how to live. I’m simply fascinated by the possibility that our biology still influences some of our biggest decisions more than we realise.” – MirrorMouth
That fascination is consistent with MirrorMouth’s wider body of work. A former Swiss private banker who spent years advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals across multiple countries, he has increasingly used music to examine human behaviour, incentives, relationships, and the gap between public narratives and private realities.
‘My Genes Are Shouting’ is one of his most accessible releases to date, pairing catchy hooks with ideas that linger long after the song ends. It feels equally suited to alternative pop playlists and late-night debates about whether love is chemistry, culture, or something in between.
In an era obsessed with optimisation, MirrorMouth offers a provocative reminder: before there were dating apps, there were genes.
And they may still be shouting.
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A Note from the Artist…
How do self-made multi-millionaires really see the world — and what do they tell their children?
As a private banker advising ultra-high-net-worth individuals, I was part of private, unfiltered conversations about success, mistakes, and what they wish they’d known earlier. Some lessons were practical, others uncomfortable or counterintuitive — none of them from textbooks.
One insight stayed with me: what they tell daughters is not what they tell sons. Expectations, advice, and tools differ, shaping how they navigate the world.
At some point, I stopped just observing and started writing. Not to entertain, but to hold up a mirror. Insights about human nature, power, and unspoken rules now find their way into the lyrics — song by song, idea by idea.
And eventually, the mirror grew a mouth. — MirrorMouth