From her upcoming debut solo album, forgive too slow, Julia Sophie‘s latest single, “telephone,” dives deep into heartbreak and longing. Following the introspective journey of her previous release, “numb,” “telephone” amplifies the emotional intensity with its dreamy and hazy atmosphere.
Enveloped in a rich, synth-heavy soundscape, the track opens with a breathless quality that draws one into its ethereal world from the first notes. Julia Sophie‘s vocals glide effortlessly over layers of rich synthesisers that create a sonic landscape that mirrors the complexities of emotional vulnerability. The slow pulsating rhythm underscores the urgency of her message, as if each beat echoes the longing and desire conveyed through her words.
On the song, she says,
“In ‘telephone’ I wanted to communicate that feeling of true wistful love, the feeling you have when you find that one person who makes you feel more alive than anyone else ever has. It feels magical. But then, as always for me, real life comes in and fucks it all up. Once again, I find myself trapped by the stories of my past, the ones I spend my life trying to run from, only to find myself alone.”
Sonically blending her love of electronic elements with her raw and emotional storytelling, Julia Sophie layers the song with not only lush production but emotional resilience. They create a moment of melancholy that holds onto the beacon that is hope.
Crafted with poetic elegance, “telephone” reflects on missed opportunities and the ache of unspoken words while exploring the intricacies of human relationships and capturing moments of intimacy and introspection with a poignant clarity.
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