UK singer-songwriter Lucy Charlotte hides secrets in her songs. Her latest single When The Tide Comes In is intriguing from the first bar. A guitar tremolos in a minor key over a shuffling beat, placing the listener comfortably in a meditative state. Lucy Charlotte’s clear voice paints a picture of “the moon’s pale light” and the sound of the waves. It feels like an old folktale, telling the story of a ghost and lost love.

The song brightens one minute in for a big chorus and the hook line “the day you were lost to the sea”. She continues with her poetic lyrics that feel riddled with warning before returning to the tremolo motif. It’s not your average modern song— it’s creative, and the lyrics are worth pausing for.

Charlotte’s controlled vocals, and an arrangement reminiscent of less complicated times make for easy listening. The song doesn’t stay there, though. It takes a heavier turn four minutes in, refreshing the ear with an epic choir and a foreboding electric guitar. It feels like we’ve been enjoying a smooth, but ominous sail that’s interrupted by a storm. It’s the perfect haunting soundtrack for 2020.

Without ever over singing, Charlotte achieves an immersive and impressive track. The rest of the Wheel of Fortune EP is set for a spring release, and we can’t wait to dim the lights for what is sure to be a sonic experience. Wait with us on Facebook and Instagram.