Ellie Gouldingis just like anyone else in quarantine.
The fact is, sometimes people who are single are actually some of the happiest, says Goulding.
Then somebody keeps hitting you up, knowing that you’re happy, sabotaging it for their own gain.
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Sometimes we think too much about making ourselves happy and then it ends up impeding someone else’s happiness.
Thats what its about.
We all grew up listening to the same kind of stuff and appreciate the same pop music.
When I write with them it’s kind of formulaic, but it’s also just as giving.
They allow pop singers the opportunity to get that fierce side out.
I’ve seen it with singers like Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, and Ariana [Grande].
They just bring out a different part of my personality.
Also bringing out another side to Goulding’s personality was the addition of blackbear to the track.
I just have a feeling about people.
He’s got the right personality and he’s extremely talented.
I knew that my instincts had served me well with him.
It’s much closer to home, say admits.
The album’s a lot of nostalgia and stories about becoming a woman.
I play all the instruments and the arrangements are all mine.
The Blaze are the coolest thing to come out of France since Daft Punk, she says.
“That was not the plan, but I went through a few things.
That included having to find a manager, after Goulding and her old one amicably parted ways.
However, the transitional moment gave Goulding the time to do what she really needed to.
I had phone calls from people every day being like, Let’s meet up!
I’d love to chat.
I’d love to work with you!
but I just wanted to block it out, she says.
All I wanted to do was write music.
In doing some personal soul-searching, Goulding mightve unwittingly created a perfect pandemic soundtrack.
I want my music to be hopeful, she explains.
