Esso – Believe in Us Again [Single]

Esso, born Victoria Esso Omson, is a Nigerian-American singer whose talent is evident in her compelling storytelling and vocal depth. Her single “Believe in Us Again” is a standout piece in the realm of sophisticated soul, produced with finesse by Joshua Wen, Jacob Gago, and Chris Anthony Acala.

Here, the organic elements and synthesized sounds find a common language, speaking to the soul in a dialect that’s fresh and familiar. The tune’s arrangement is a buttery and beguiling medley that’s far from mundane, featuring synth tones that blur the lines between stringed and woodwind instruments. And as you sink deeper into the synth tones, the track takes you further down its blissed-out corridors with electronic drum kits that bring earthy rhythms and otherworldly strings and keys that float in and elevate the experience. 

“We get stuck trying to make the right decisions, should I or should I not? But I believe that we know what our heart desires the most, and this song highlights the beauty in the journies we all experience in this life.”

-Esso

But what truly elevates this song is Esso‘s voice. It’s a warm, clear, and emotionally intelligent instrument that seems to speak directly to you.  She can pack a range of feelings—like longing, joy, and sorrow—into a single line, all while showing a deep understanding of what makes us tick. And when you shift to the lyrics, you’re met with a minefield of love’s contradictions and the emotional fog that’s too often part of the package. Lines like “Could it be that I can finally see where I’m headed / Can’t believe that I’m back to where I started” hit on the cyclical nature of love and its emotional cost. While the questions “If I was to leave / Would you run right after me? / If I was to stay / Would you make me believe?” lays bare the dilemma of sticking with a rocky relationship or taking the leap to leave.

Esso’s “Believe In Us Again” doesn’t just paint love in monochrome; it adds layers of gray, making the emotional journey more authentic. It’s a track that takes on the sometimes messy and uncomfortable parts of love, placing them front and center in what it means to be human. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/0qybXwSKXAPHOx5q877GhQ

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