Karlie is back with the fabulous “There will be light,” which takes us on an intimate yet relatable trip through the trials and tribulations of emotional liberation and self-sympathy. Adorned in a glistening 80s-inspired pop veneer, the song swells with synth-like beats and sparkling melodies that sound nostalgic and refreshingly current.
The song is densely layered, with production from Geronimo Latumeten (also known for work with Antoon and Big2). It is a whirlwind of retro sounds that nod to Kylie Minogue at her most iconic, combined with a sharp, modern finish that recalls the work of Dua Lipa. “There will be light” is a lyrical deep dive into the sensation of finally stopping pretending and allowing yourself to have a feeling.
Karlie draws you into a world of emotional nakedness from the opening bread beat. The song directly addresses anyone who has ever smiled through pain or covered up the walls they built to save themselves, only for the walls to become cages. Her voice shifts between the murmured ruminations of the strained and the full-on engagement of someone ready to declare her arrival, delivered with tremendous, cathartic energy.
What’s impressive about this track is how she can juxtapose raw, honest storytelling with a sound that gets you up and dancing. It’s the rare emotional pop that moves you. And though the lyrics reveal some hard truths, they never lose their glimmer of hope. Rather, they sparkle with the possibility that healing starts when we cease hiding. “There will be light” was recorded at Easter HQ, a reminder that darkness is not the end of the story but the backdrop for when the light hits. Karlie’s new track uplifts, empowers, and encourages you to release whatever is weighing you down.
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