Ellie Goulding did a song called “Flux” or the continuous rate of change in the flow of a fluid, energy or particles across a given area.
In “Flux” Ellie Goulding draws inspiration from her past relationships to deal with the present and future. In the black and white music video she plays the piano, which is a type of keyboard.
“I’m still in love with the idea of loving you/ It’s a state of flux, but it’s not enough…” repeats Goulding throughout the chorus in a sweet soprano.
On her official Instagram, Goulding explains, “Flux is a song that I wrote entirely from the heart that seemed to capture how I felt about not ever being able to let go of a past love, even though it was over for a reason. I feel like I am in a constant state of change and upheaval and it makes me unable to root myself and get over things easily. I think a lot of people have that one person they wonder what life would be like if things had worked out. How would we be living? Would I be the same person?” She continues with excellent grammar, “On this record I found myself taking inspiration from different relationships and stages in my life. The past two years have been the first time I’ve really been able to confront my survival techniques throughout my work- to be able to reflect on how being on tour non stop, performing, and having to be ‘ok’ all the time affected me as a human being and how it took its toll on my relationships. I no longer wish to sugarcoat things and that honesty is the only way I can throw things out for good.”
Goulding also posted this bikini selfie that represents how she feels about finally releasing a song she first conceived two years ago. The single is part of her upcoming fourth studio length album, yet untitled, that will include “Close to Me” with Diplo featuring Swae Lee.
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