At the center of the song is the idea of intuition. “Antenna” reflects on the signals we receive from our own minds and bodies, particularly during moments when things feel uncertain. Instead of treating those signals as something to ignore, Manuka approaches them as a form of guidance—a way of staying connected to yourself even when everything around you feels darker.

The song also reflects Manuka’s own journey. Born in the UK and raised in Leeds, she eventually moved to Goa, India, where she began reconnecting with her heritage while developing her identity as an artist. Her background in Indian classical music remains part of her musical foundation, but her contemporary influences include Billie Eilish, Corinne Bailey Rae, MARO, and Colbie Caillat.

Outside of music, Manuka works as a Social and Emotional Learning educator, an experience that naturally informs the emotional perspective of her songwriting. Her music often approaches complex feelings with curiosity rather than trying to simplify them.

That combination of cultural influences, emotional awareness, and experimentation gives “Antenna” its particular character. The song moves between the intimate and the otherworldly, ultimately arriving at a simple idea: even in difficult moments, there is value in listening closely to what is happening inside us.