In a relationship where one person is giving too much, and the other not enough, it could feel like you’re both on two different planets. These two planets being so far away from each other, it creates a space (a divide) between the two that leaves enough room for heartbreak. “Space” by Sophia Angeles explores the complications of space in a relationship, and creatively compares those experiences to the astrological and the scientific phenomenon of outer space.
The opening lyric “A horoscope told me that you’d leave me lonely/ ‘Cause our signs they weren’t a match” uses astrology to explain why her relationship didn’t work out the way she wanted it to. Astrology can be used to explain personality and behavioral traits and some people like to use star-signs as a factor to determine if a relationship will work out.
When the stars align, everything happening in that moment seems like it is exactly the way it should be. This relationship seems like it was star-crossed, doomed from the start. “I’d give you the world if you gave me a chance/ But it feels like you’re just out of touch” is the other person not reciprocating the same amount of interest as Sophia. The lyric explains how she feels, and if given a real chance she would prove how much she’s willing to do for love.
The chorus “You say you need space/ But I wanna be close to you” sums up the tone of the song. We’re navigating her feelings of being on the receiving end of the forced distance, and not the one asking for it. “Cause you’ve got my heart in your hands/ And I can’t make you love me the way that I’ve always loved you” is a lyric that shows the other person has the power. Sharing your heart makes you vulnerable and when you’re putting it in someone else's hands it shows that you really trust them. Sophia is willing to give them space and put up a front that she’s ok when in reality that is the furthest thing from the truth. She’s compliant because maybe they’ll come around and the space will make the relationship stronger.
“Sometimes I feel like I’m Pluto/ ‘Cause you act like I’m not important to you” reflects on her insecurities. Pluto isn’t a planet, and a lot of people deem it pointless. They never pay attention to it, so by comparing herself to Pluto she’s saying she feels insignificant and undervalued. “Jupiter, Saturn, I’m stuck in a pattern/ I always gravitate to you” shows that regardless of how she feels, she’ll always go back to them. The closer you are the more you are pulled towards each other, so even though there’s space between them that's not stopping her from always being pulled in their direction.
The opening of “Space” is ethereal. Produced by Adam Turley, “Space” by Sophia Angeles is about a relationship where one person is giving more love and the other wants to throw it away. Space in this context could mean many things like physically being too far away, wanting distance or alone time, and the universe’s space. The theme of the song is like any traditional heartbreak song, but the details and metaphors make it more unique. The production was very thought out. This song has the perfect balance of instrumentals and beats that give off the right energy. While listening and absorbing the lyrics, I almost imagined myself floating in space. Sophia’s soft and smooth voice really contributed to the overall mood of the song. You can hear her hurt and understand how she feels when she sings without changing the pitch of her voice.
Sophia Angeles is a rising pop singer based in Nashville, Tennessee. She released her debut single “Interested” in 2018 and has been releasing music ever since. Now she has over seventeen thousand monthly listeners on Spotify, with her single “Miss You More” gaining over four-million streams. “Miss You More” also debuted on Spotify’s editorial playlists “Fresh Finds” and “Poptronix”. Sophia finds inspiration from artists like Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels. Her music blends conversational lyrics with catchy pop melodies. Check out “Space” and give it a listen!
Written By Alexa LaMalfa
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