MICHELLAR - CROSS MY HEART

On Rotation: MICHELLAR "CROSS MY HEART"

Michellar, a rising San Francisco-based artist, released her latest track, “CROSS MY HEART,” back in February. Focusing on soft vocals on top of an upbeat energy, Michellar draws listeners in with a modern synth-pop sound. Recorded at the Women’s Audio Mission studio and produced by her producer, Marius, who is based in Romania, the track blends unique beats with catchy pop melodies.

Lyrically, “CROSS MY HEART” is a song about love, promises, and the loyalty that relationships get through the test of time. Despite being a bit hard to interpret at times, Michellar’s lyricism is the forefront of the song. The chorus showcased some of the most personal and emotional, especially lyrics like “You’re the reason I am standing” and “You’re the reason I am rising.” Unsurprisingly, the song also showcases repeated mentions of “cross my heart,” most notably in the outro. This line (and of course the song’s title) add a playful charm to the track, contrasting perfectly with the more serious theme of commitment.

The production behind “CROSS MY HEART” features pulsing, heartbeat-like rhythms. Perhaps with intentions, the arrangement captures the feeling of love’s highs and lows. Between the chorus and second verse, the beat mimics the steady thump of a heart, subtly nodding to the song’s title. The synth-pop backdrop adds a bit of fun and carefreeness, modernizing the classic ideas into a sound fresh.

With influences like The Weeknd and a strong storytelling voice of her own, Michellar proves she is growing as an artist with each of her releases. “CROSS MY HEART” perfectly showcases her talent as a purposeful songwriter and desire to mix with an engaging pop production. As she continues to release music that feels (as she describes) like "home," listeners are sure to find warmth in every song she releases.