A certain type of music lover delves deep into the symbolism of their favourite songs. They offer and debate their own interpretations of what it all means. But they might be surprised to know that songwriters do exactly the same thing — even for songs they wrote.

That’s the case for Amorie’s “The Language of Letting Go” (out 12 November 2021 from BLK Breakfast). It started out more straightforward than the left-of-center pop songwriter’s usual work: a simple and recognisable tale of two people and a changing relationship. 

But during the writing and recording process, Oslo, Norway-based Amorie realised the world around her — still struggling with a pandemic — didn’t feel simple at all. “We learned how to let go in so many new ways,” she says. “To let go of plans, to let go of behaviours, to let go of what we considered standard, normal and predictable.”

Life changed. Work changed. Creativity changed. And so did Amorie’s feelings about her latest release. In the end, listeners have two versions to enjoy and interpret as they wish: one electronic pop version with a healthy dose of attitude, and one piano-driven version that has the polish and cinematic drama of a Bond theme.

As the world continues to change, Amorie has been able to perform this song — plus standouts from past releases Volume One and Volume Two and selections from an upcoming full-length album — in a live setting once again, first at the sold-out Vegan Camp Out and then at the Liverpool Digital Music Festival.

Amorie hopes listeners will continue to delve deeper into their own interpretations, too. “The way I write, I always hope there’s enough openness that you find your own meaning.”