Review: "Four Words" - Ilianna Viramontes
- Hanna Kowal
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
"Four Words" by Ilianna Viramontes is a heartfelt love song. Taking listeners through a desire-riddled confession, this light-hearted track shows just how all-consuming love can be. Hyperboles poetically impress a deep feeling of connection into the meaning of this song with the words "I want to live in your mind" and "In a million dimensions, in a million spaces, I'd find you every time." The speaker of the song is wholeheartedly devoted, with urgency pulsing through her lovestruck and ongoing pleas to move forward in their relationship. A picture of romance, "Four Words" takes on the immersive emotions of a new relationship.
Chord progressions on the acoustic guitar offer a heart-warming opening to this intimate love song. Ilianna's smooth vocals are conversational through the verse, gently gliding into an airy, breathy, and beautiful voicing of the chorus. Her singing carries a lovestruck daydreaming atmosphere into the track, sliding easily through highs. As the tune progresses layers of acoustic instrumentals and vocalizing blend harmoniously into a light, romantic sound. The song comes to a close with instrumentals growing quieter allowing the final lyrics to be graceful and unaccompanied. Fans of Lizzy McApline will love the way this track flows, with an authentic softness to the sound.
A California native and Nashville-based singer and songwriter, Ilianna Viramontes first made a mark on the music scene on NBC's The Voice. From turning the chairs of music icons Miley Cyrus and Blake Shelton, to studying music at Berklee College of Music, Ilianna's vocal prowess and multi-instrumental talents continued to flourish. In 2025, she released her EP, For A Reason, showcasing her emotional lyricism exploring coming-of-age experiences. She regularly takes the stage at venues across Nashville including The Basement East and The Browery Vault. Check out the links below to keep up to date with her music.
Written By Hanna Kowal
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