From the moment the first notes drift into your ears, it’s clear that Eli Annina’s “We Live On” is more than just a song—it’s an awakening. Released on February 28, 2025, this powerful and atmospheric single is a declaration of endurance, capturing the quiet strength that carries us through the heaviest of storms. With haunting vocals, cinematic instrumentation, and lyrical depth that lingers long after the last chorus fades, “We Live On” introduces Eli Annina as a force in alt-pop worth watching closely.
Eli Annina, the enigmatic singer-songwriter hailing from the windswept coast of western Europe, has made her name on crafting emotional landscapes in sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like Aurora, London Grammar, and Florence + The Machine, her music walks the line between delicate and commanding. “We Live On” is no exception. It’s a sonic mirror reflecting the cracks and glimmers of light we all carry inside us.
From the first breathy whispers of the intro, layered over a minimal yet gripping piano progression, listeners are pulled into a soundscape that feels both intimate and vast. Eli’s voice rises like mist over a cold sea, carrying with it the weight of loss, love, and an almost spiritual resilience. The production grows slowly, patiently, introducing subtle electronic elements and a heartbeat-like percussion that simulates the rhythm of persistence. As the chorus hits, it’s not explosive but expansive—like a horizon opening up after a long night.
Lyrically, “We Live On” is both a mourning song and an anthem of defiance. It speaks to the ghosts we carry—the people, moments, and dreams we’ve lost—but also to the quiet, unspoken decision to keep moving forward anyway. “We live on / in whispers and in echoes,” Eli sings, her voice floating just above a swirl of ambient textures. “We live on / in the silence and the songs.”
The message is not about forgetting, but about transforming pain into something beautiful. There’s a tenderness in her delivery, an empathy that makes the track feel like a conversation with an old friend who knows exactly what you’re going through. It’s the kind of song that lands differently with every listen—depending on what you’ve lived through, who you’ve lost, or what you’re still holding on to.
Behind the scenes, “We Live On” was recorded over a winter period in a converted chapel-turned-studio nestled in the countryside, where the acoustics themselves seem to have lent the track its spiritual dimension. Eli Annina worked closely with producer Jonah Vale, known for his ability to extract both minimalism and grandeur in equal measure. Together, they crafted a sound that feels elemental—something ancient and modern at once.
This single also marks a new chapter in Eli’s artistic journey. While her earlier works explored themes of nature, escapism, and romance, “We Live On” feels more grounded, more human. It’s a reminder that there is beauty in staying, in choosing to survive, and in daring to dream again when everything has changed.
In a world that’s constantly shifting, where loss has become part of the everyday fabric, Eli Annina gives us a reason to pause—and to find solace in sound. “We Live On” isn’t loud. It doesn’t need to be. It’s the kind of song that finds its way to you at just the right moment, settling into your chest like a quiet truth you’ve always known but never had the words for.
With this single, Eli Annina proves she’s not just writing music—she’s crafting emotional sanctuaries. “We Live On” is a hymn for the soul-searchers, a balm for the bruised, and a call to those still standing: no matter what, we carry on. And more importantly, we live on.
