Sarah von Reis, Swedenโs โprincess of sad,โ delivers a hauntingly beautiful winter ballad with her latest single, โBlame It On.โ Released on February 2nd, 2024, this track teases her upcoming debut album.
In โBlame It On,โ Sarah von Reis bares her soul and trauma as she unfolds a tumultuous relationship with vulnerability and transparency. Through poignant lyricism and emotive delivery, she shows how love, trauma, and hope are all interconnected. The songโs deep basslines and ethereal acoustic piano melodies create a mesmerizing sonic landscape, drawing listeners into the emotional depth of the narrative.
The lyrics paint a portrait of a relationship haunted by past wounds, where the couple grapples with the fear of their history catching up to their love. Lines like โBlame it on a Winterโs day/Blame it on a sky of greyโ evoke a sense of resignation to fate, while also hoping all of it is a seasonal phase that too shall pass. The bridgeโs imagery of being โstuck in our shoesโ amidst โmuddy waterโ depicts the dirty mess trauma leaves behind in poetic aesthetics which escalates the melancholic atmosphere with a softer touch.
The Gothenburg-bred artist draws inspiration from luminaries like Fiona Apple and Billie Eilish, infusing her music with a similar sort of sad. Sarah von Reis has a sound that builds from Swedish jazz melodies and indie pop sensibilities.
โBlame It On,โ with its haunting melodies and evocative lyricism, effortlessly solidifies Sarah von Reis as a rising star in the music industry. Stay tuned with Swedenโs โprincess of sadโ and look out for her upcoming releases.
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Review By: Naomi Joan