The poignant new song Tie Me Down by Swedish singer-songwriter Ellen Krauss is all about feelings of escapism, as it is a dreamy, melancholic anthem with lo-fi instrumentals and a sweet melody that flutters away into another realm. With the nostalgia-themed lyrics and the heartfelt vocals, you find yourself caught in waves of tenderness, harmony, and heartbreak.

The song is about not wanting to commit to someone because you’re convinced you’ll find someone even better. But you still stick around just because it’s good and exciting. I wrote this song this fall, I was out and about, dating round and it was great but it was always like “she’s not you” – Ellen Krauss

Check out Ellen’s festive single This Time Of Year out now.