His most recent release, ‘Fate’, hit streaming platforms earlier this month. Where its predecessor, 'Far Away', saw the singer exploring the anguish of a long-distance relationship, 'Fate' is a track about destined love and the mixed emotions that come with it.
‘Fate’ starts slowly before a drumbeat kicks in during the first pre-chorus which goes on to anchor much of the track. The track’s chorus is not a triumphant crest but, rather, a sonic steadiness that symbolises that string of fate. Its second verse, meanwhile, ups the tempo and explores the longing involved in fated love with the lines, "last night I had the strangest dream / you were there but just out of reach".
And its bridge sees this string of fate reaching out into the future: "maybe one day when we're older, we'll meet again / life goes on, people change, but I thought you / were the one".
The song’s final moments, though, are muted and express a fresh wistfulness. The instrumentals are stripped back as Nova hints that the universe may not be so reliable in ensuring the future of his relationship: “Maybe fate can work its magic”, he sings, a slight uncertainty entering his voice, “and bring us together again.”
'Fate' is a song that has a distinctive vibrancy running through it. It wouldn't be out of place soundtracking the culminating moments of a coming-of-age movie. Perhaps because of this, its heartfelt lyricism is never overshadowed by its stadium-ready sound. It's a credit to Nova's already realised talent that these two elements so comfortably co-exist.
An acoustic version of 'Fate' will debut on platforms this Friday. We can’t wait to hear what Tim Nova has lined up next!
Eleanor Burleigh
Image: 'Fate' Official Single Cover
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