Establishing the mood with a glistening guitar soundscape and subtle percussion, Amelina opens Step By Step with philosophical and empowering prose, particularly with the hook, “Step by step, I’ll make it mine…”

We immediately connect with the intentional journey that the artist is taking us on and how Amelina sings of beating the odds, as the production swells into a pulsating and melodic pop-rock energy. Step by Step shines with conscious hope and courage, and exudes authenticity.

We learn that the song was inspired by Amelina‘s real-life experience of moving from Russia to Spain, and in turn, learning a new language and culture. For some context, Amelina is just twelve years old, so the way she has captured the notion of what it means to start over, in the face of uncertainty, is incredibly evolved.

The main body of the track is built around an uplifting piano-led arrangement. It feels cinematic, perfect for a coming-of-age film soundtrack about courage, discovery and the unstoppable energy of a dreamer finding her place in the world – perhaps something like My Life With the Walter Boys!

Musically, Step by Step would connect with fans of Olivia Rodrigo, Avril Lavigne, and early Kelly Clarkson, fusing pop-rock melodies with her own indie-pop sparkle. The message is simple but powerful: every big dream begins with small steps. The stripped back middle eight feels super evocative with the lyrics, “Every second ticking by, brings me closer to the sky…”

Naturally, we are ready to soar with Amelina, and have added Step by Step to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream her wider discography, including Roblox Realms, and My Own Power.

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