Review: "Couldn't Replenish" - Elena C. Lockleis
- Lauren Nolan
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
Elena C. Lockleis is back with their first single from 2025--and they're just getting started. "Couldn't Replenish" is an acoustic-inspired ballad about the confusing messiness of heartbreak and abrupt endings. With vocals from singer Liliia Kysil, "Couldn't Replenish" carries a soft, wistful sound throughout. Even with its gloomy subject matter, the track retains a strong warmth. This warmth is all the more impressive considering that Elena made the song entirely remotely. They found Lilia on the website, Vocalizr, and collaborated to complete the track. With its emotional core and instant memorability, "Couldn't Replenish" is a demonstration of how strong a songwriter Elena truly is.
As a musician, Elena C. Lockleis has always concentrated on their songwriting, which is evident throughout "Couldn't Replenish." In both melody and lyricism, "Couldn't Replenish" soars. The lyrics are equal parts poetic and universal. When it comes to their process, Elena states that "[it's] like throwing paint at a wall and seeing what colors stay vibrant." This vibrancy is seen all over "Couldn't Replenish." The titular line "I could make sense as I crumble on this bench how a love like ours couldn't replenish" is just one example of a lyric that is so emotionally evocative and relatable. Elena's songwriting paired with Liliia's airy vocals results in an undeniably impactful track. Couldn't Replenish" is a cathartic breakup song that is sonically soft yet emotionally heavy.
Elena C. Lockleis is an artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles. The musician had a strong start to 2025 already, with the release of two singles back-to-back: "Couldn't Replenish" and "I Will Cheer With You." Both songs have received mass critical acclaim from various music journalists and blogs alike. Elena has only officially released three singles, with their first, "Mind-Vs.-Heart," debuting in 2023, yet the songwriter has already made a huge splash. On Spotify alone, they have over 1600 monthly listeners and counting. It is extremely exciting to see where Elena will go next with their career and when their next musical drop will be. In the meantime, you can listen to "Couldn't Replenish," along with the rest of Elena's discography, on streaming services now.
Written By Lauren Nolan
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