Michellar is on again, after a forty-year hiatus from songwriting, a craft she began at fifteen, her creative fire was reignited following her 2023 acceptance into the deYoung Museum Open Call Exhibition. This newfound confidence has led to a prolific streak, culminating in twenty-two singles over just nine months. Her latest offering, the four-minute single Do We Love Us, serves as a captivating follow-up to her previous work like Dreaming.
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The track offers a refreshing dive into the intricacies of modern romance, specifically the tension between intimacy and the things we leave unsaid. Recorded in San Francisco and polished through the expert production and mastering of Marius Alexandru in Romania, the song underwent a fascinating metamorphosis. What began as a slow, guitar-focused arrangement evolved into a mesmerizing, high-energy production that balances depth with a light-hearted spirit.
Let’s check the lyrics, Michellar captures the anxiety of a relationship standing at a crossroads. She isn’t afraid to ask the heavy questions: “What are we waiting for / What are we looking for / What are we running from / Today.” The song acts as a plea for emotional transparency, pushing past the hesitation that often keeps couples in limbo. As she sings, “We can’t seem to say / What’s on our minds / We’ve been guessing / All this time,” the listener is invited into a vulnerable space where the only cure for doubt is the raw truth. By putting together infectious energy with soulful inquiry, Michellar creates a musical world that feels both nostalgic and entirely new. Do We Love Us is more than just a catchy tune; it is a testament to the power of rediscovering one’s voice and the courage required to finally “pour it all out.”
