Review: "Take It Back" - Laura Amelia
- Taylor Sheridan Lempke
- 49 minutes ago
- 1 min read
Laura Amelia closes the door on a past relationship, but she holds the key close to her heart in “Take It Back.” Simple moments, such as talking over a cup of coffee and sharing dreams, come to light. Nostalgia draws her back to what she had with her partner, and she realizes that fear and doubt had taken control. The love was always there—and maybe still there. The words said to her partner remain a mystery throughout the song, but it’s clear that Amelia regrets her choice.
The percussion, guitar, and rhythm’s contrast work in favor of the conflict between fear and love. Pounding drums and slamming snares echo the feeling of a racing heart—torn between fleeing and giving into passion. The rhythm traces that swinging whirlwind of emotions, from anxiously checking the phone for the next message to the elation of exchanging pet names. Brassy synths sparkle and shimmer in the chorus, like the nostalgia of looking back at the good days. For better or worse, erasing the past is impossible—Amelia holds onto the love within her memories and the regret of what she said.
The Danish indie-pop singer and songwriter combines rock and folk elements in her music. She intertwines her life with fictional devices, inspiring her lyricism. Amelia finds her sound in artists like Sara Bareilles. Amelia offers her perspective of being a woman in her twenties. She released her debut single Worry & Disaster on April 24, 2026. Check out the links below to keep up with her music!
Written By Taylor Sheridan Lempke
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