Most artists fear the dreaded sophomore jinx. Shaé Universe, on the other hand, fearlessly jumped headfirst into her 2022 body of work, Love’s Letter. The now acclaimed project not only turned a professional page for Shaé but also established the “LOML” singer as a prolific songwriter.
With unabridged honesty following through her pen, Shaé Universe can penetrate through any listener’s heart. Her latest single, “Journey To The Sun,” proves this to be true.
Produced by Prodigal Sons, “Journey To The Sun” is a warmly reinvigorating affirmation for your soul. With gentle piano strokes nestled between soothing horn arrangements, Shaé Universe’s healing words and buttery vocals, “Journey To The Sun” is a relieving reminder that vulnerability is not just natural but necessary.
“From the outside looking in, she’s got the world in her hands / And everybody thinks she’s on her own / And while it may be true, I wish you only know / How much she’s fighting to keep the light in / There’s a real tough road to run, but the mission just begun / On a journey to the sun. Keep going,” sings Shaé Universe.
Ariel leans in on the track’s theme of circumstantial susceptibility, giving listeners a peek into their personal struggles.
“Sing me a lullaby, cuz I need rest too / I’m still human God, come to my rescue / The closer that I get to my dreams, the more the wind starts testing my wings / And then the ground feels harder to get to / When I get home, I’mma plant my feet / And when I get on, I’mma still be me / And when they throw stones, I’mma build me a house with them,” raps Ariel J.
In a statement posted on Instagram, Shaé Universe opened up about the song’s origins.
“‘Journey To The Sun’ is me stepping out of the shadows of my mind and reclaiming my light,” wrote Shaé. “It’s a painfully honest but necessary insight into what it can feel like to suffer in silence. but also a reminder that God & community are the only ways out of that. “
She continued: “If any of these words resonated or even still resonate, this song is for you. A special thanks to Ariel J. for adding to this message in such a profoundly beautiful way.”
Continue below to listen to Shaé Universe’s new single “Journey To The Sun” featuring Ariel J.
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