Review: "Mind - Vs. - Heart" - Elena C. Lockleis x Natalia Zuk
- Chantal Charles
- Jul 25
- 2 min read
The fight that one never knows how to approach is the battle between letting your emotion drive you or holding yourself back from love. To be left broken means you fear that pain coming back once a new opportunity presents itself. "Mind - Vs. - Heart" by Elena C. Lockleis and Natalia Zuk discusses the longing for love and finding a relationship that can be significant, but there's hesitance in pursuing anything serious. The song paints both fear and love, how intertwined they can become that it holds us back from trying to move forward.The song is delicate and sweet, but it holds so much emotion, providing the intensity of finding yourself in a similar situation.
"Mind - Vs. - Heart" has a cheerful tone at the start, you can almost imagine yourself taking a stroll on a sunny day as the intro plays. At first, the lyrics do follow this theme, a setting that feels warm and comforting, until the song progresses and we see the speaker's main struggle. The speaker's struggle becomes clear to us as they want to love the person in front of them but they find themselves leaving to avoid what could be. In the chorus we can hear how the speaker wants to try and be with this person, but there are clear scars from past situations that leave them restrained. Along with past experiences, there's also a sense of self-doubt, as if the speaker believes they need to be alone, not trusting themselves. Throughout the song we see the battle more clearly and how the speaker is stuck in between, not sure what path to take. Us listeners find ourselves mesmerized at the balance of bright instrumentals and the sting of a tragic story, along with an incredible vocal performance. Mixing elements that contrast each other is always a risk, but "Mind - Vs. - Heart" is executed and done so well and it presents us with a story that cuts deep.
Elena C. Lockleis is a songwriter based in LA who takes pride in making music that delves into difficult topics such as heartbreak and mental health issues. This song is in collaboration with Natalia Zuk, vocalist from the band Red Carpet Revival. The style of "Mind - Vs. - Heart" was inspired by artists like Julia Michaels. When writing this track, Lockleis used their personal experiences to bring this story to life in such a beautiful manner. Recently, Elena C. Lockleis released a new single "Couldn't Replenish" so check that out and make sure to keep your eye out for what comes next for them.
Written By Chantal Charles
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