“Talk to me at night, alright, imagine I’m on your shoulder, we could die tonight, so hold me tight…”, sings Janeuary as she opens Undress My Heart, accompanied by an emotive piano performance. The opus expands into a cohesive and immersive alternative pop–soft rock hybrid, as Janeuary delivers her soul and evocative vocal range with poetic prowess.
There is no doubt that the song holds a cinematic allure, and would be perfect for a TV show like Euphoria on HBO, or the final moments of an episode of Nine Perfect Strangers. We deeply connect with Janeuary‘s soulful vibes and her raw authenticity. Her 90s vocal fry and ethereal falsetto showcase the diversity in timbre that the rising star has to offer.
There is also a trip-hop vibe that comes to life with the track, and we could imagine that fans of early Zero 7 and Sia would be able to connect with what Janeuary is delivering. In essence, Undress My Heart is about emotional intimacy.
The song explores the rare moment when two people stop performing, hiding or trying to impress each other and instead reveal who they really are. Janeuary describes it as a kind of late-night honesty, tapping into notions of a relationship where one person’s attention matters more than anyone else’s.
The Ukrainian artist tells us that the central idea is that of exposing your feelings, fears and vulnerabilities, which is much harder than “undressing” physically, and that real closeness comes from being fully seen and accepted.
We learn that the song was written and performed by Janeuary, and instead of using dense production, Janeuary deliberately leaves space in the stripped-back arrangement so the emotions and lyrics can carry the song.
Before this release, Janeuary had already issued multiple albums, EPs, and singles, and performed with a full orchestra at the National Philharmonic of Ukraine. Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Undress My Heart to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Janeuary, including I Don’t Wanna Wake Up, and Sing My Songs.