This song is definitely 90s coded and the Mariah Carey inspiration can be heard immediately. Sofia’s vocals are immaculate as she navigates this single. This song is the very definition of a bop as the young people say nowadays. It’s very easy listening coded and Sofia’s vocals only add to the vibes. Although the song does seem to be about going back to an ex, the way It's presented is with the optimistic lens of hope and that this decision could be a good one. That has been the case for numerous relationships both in fiction and non-fiction, but going back to an ex is mostly shunned and seen as a step backwards rather than forwards which is what people mainly focus on, moving forward in life.
In “Love I Know”, Sofia sings of this person occupying her every thought and how she can’t get over the love that they had and how it affected her and made her feel. Concerning the premise of the single, Eleni states “About going against your better judgement, and fantasizing about rekindling things with an ex. With a 90s influenced Pop/R&B vibe, it’s the perfect song for late night car rides, and chill fall vibes.” So here we have an explanation for this song about returning to an ex, Eleni states that this is more of a fantasizing of going back, rather than the actual act of doing so. The “what if” aspect of things is why the song seems to approach the subject with rose-colored glasses. It’s as if Eleni is saying “Yes, you destroyed me and my peace, but the love, the vibes were real.” This explanation helps to explain what Eleni meant by saying that she’d made the decision and done what’s best for her. Eleni sings “All the days and all the nights of never being all right, I had to give you up.” This relationship was, seemingly, not a vibe and Eleni acknowledges that leaving was the best course of action. But now, she finds herself in the “what if” cycle that everyone goes through when leaving a relationship. “What if I was wrong”, “What if they just needed time”, “What if I was seeing things wrong” “What if we’re meant to be”. With every human decision, there’s always a “what if” chorus floating around in our heads. However, with this single, Eleni explores giving in to that voice and going back to a relationship that didn’t seem to be anything to write home about. Eleni is only reminiscing the good feelings that came from being with this person and minimizing the problems that were present in the relationship. It’s a fantasy that could become a nightmare, but it could very well help with silencing the “what ifs” that are dancing around in her head. Could it be a mistake? Wholeheartedly. Could it be a good thing that leads to a better relationship with this person? Also possible. Should this fantasy remain just that, a fantasy? Completely up to Eleni and whoever else is contemplating on whether or not the ending of their last relationship was for the best or not. This music forces the listener to at least do the head nod and shoulder bounce, it would have you contemplating whether or not you should give your last relationship another try. (Do so of your own resolution).
Sofia Eleni is an actress, musician, singer, and songwriter. Sofia’s inspirations are said to be Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, I’d dare to say that both of those influences are very apparent in her latest single, “Love I Know”. Eleni’s career began in theater at the young age of 10 with her also being cast as a young member of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s School of Rock- The Musical on Broadway. Eleni’s online presence consists of thousands of fans and listeners across all social media platforms. Eleni’s sound is best described as contemporary R & B also with pop elements as well. With credits that range from Broadway to film to tv and also to her own solo musical endeavors, Eleni is not new to this, she’s true to this. Eleni’s voice is the main event within her music and is, arguably, her best instrument. If you’d like to keep track of these amazing vocals and the singles you can hear them on, follow Eleni on all of her socials below!
Written By Keiunna Thompson
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