Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved

Yeah, this pretty much ticks all my boxes as far as obvious things I would like. A piano ballad about heartbreak is right up my alley. I was quickly captivated and would not tire of this song; I love everything about this. The lyrics are especially fantastic. Most people can relate to the feeling of loss and not knowing what to do next. Whether it's the end of a relationship or the death of someone close to you, it's a life-changing event and sometimes you have no idea how to deal with the new world you find yourself in. This song is more relatable because it's about the feelings that follow after this, and those are universal while the situations aren't. The lyrics in the chorus are especially heartbreaking for me when I relate them to my personal experiences. The worst thing about any kind of loss are the times when you find yourself in a moment that you previously would have shared but now you're alone. That's when it really hits home that everything has changed. Lewis's vocal adds so much to this track, making it far more amazing than it could have been. The passion in his voice is so convincing and the desperation he's able to convey while singing, especially in the bridge, comes across as so genuine and so moving. The way his voice breaks in the bridge is perfect. The use of my favourite instrument, the piano, is incredibly effective in creating the emotional atmosphere of the song. This song is put together perfectly, it's well crafted and very impressive. Every element works together to create a feeling of heartbreak that never fails to affect me. This was the first song I heard from him, and instantly made me want to hear a lot more.