In her boldest moment yet, Romanian pop trailblazer and Eurovision alumna Roxen turns susceptibility into power on the electrifying rework of her single “Save You.” Now reconstituted as “Save You – Play & Pretend,” the brooding EDM-tinged song marks a daring departure that positions Roxen squarely on the club circuit but still keeps that well of emotion intact.
Out now under Universal Music Romania, this reworked version crackles with menacing energy. All the wistful introspection of the original is gone. A malevolent synth bassline, an almost incantatory beat, and a dark intensity that seizes your lapels. But this is no ordinary dance-floor filler. It’s emotion, clothed in strobe lights and catharsis you can dance to.
Roxen has always been an open book, and with “Save You – Play & Pretend,” she weaponizes that rawness. It’s a song that navigates the timeless push-pull of wanting to save someone and the simultaneous realization that you can’t, no matter how much you care. It’s about presenting a tough exterior, even when the inside of you feels crumbly. That emotional complexity simmers in every beat, making the track hit harder than your average dance anthem.
Roxen’s eerie vocal in this version stands out because the production doesn’t overpower it. Instead, it floats above it, like a siren song amid a storm. Her voice oozes wistfulness and determination as it drifts atop the beat, determined not to get gobbled by the rhythm alone.
“Save You – Play & Pretend” is a remix and a revolution. With this new release, Roxen proves that she’s not only changing but also changing what it means to be a rule-maker. And if “Save You – Play & Pretend” is any indication, her next chapter will be loud, honest, and impossible to ignore.
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