Our Mutual Friend, Suggestions 27/11/25
15 December 2025
Ellie Evans is a Bristol-based artist and self-described ‘mess writing songs for the mentally deranged girls’. If even a small part of you identifies with this sentence, be sure to check out the music of this upcoming artist. Her fourth single, ‘Dreaming Again’, depicts the struggle of human emotions, being stuck between dreams and reality.
Reminiscent of Olivia Rodrigo’s sound, ‘Dreaming Again’ is fuelled by anger, love and inner turmoil. However, the most interesting theme is that of loneliness. The lyrics continuously discuss a longing to escape from her dreams filled with solitude. This recurrence suggests a desire for connection, evidenced even more by lines like ‘I can’t help but miss you’ and ‘I miss the dark with you’. There are moments of self-destruction, pushing the painful feelings aside and experiencing a night of pretend, ‘drenched in alcohol’ as a way to escape. A noteworthy moment is the chorus, with its words expressing the inability to scream and the feeling of being mute, both highlighting a sense of powerlessness and desperation.
Accompanying the lyrics is Ellie Evans’ voice – a clear standout. Her low vocal range invokes an intricate depth reflective of its text. ‘Dreaming Again’ is full of complex human emotions, too difficult to pinpoint and break down in words. Nevertheless, Evans does a great job of conveying what those emotions feel like for her, emotions that echo in all of our memories.
For anyone needing a cathartic cry, ‘Dreaming Again’ is the perfect song to listen to alone in your bed. The sound has pop and soft rock influences which are THE recipe for a chaotic, messy, yet beautifully needed emotional journey. Its raw emotions provide listeners with a sense of validation and understanding. While the song talks about loneliness, listening to it will make you feel less alone.