On Friday 11th November, Dutch folk-pop artist Sven Ross released the heartwarming
piano ballad ‘between you and me’, the second single off his upcoming second EP “now
that I’m with you”.
The song’s lyrics, which Sven Ross wrote with his girlfriend, revolve around true and mature love.
“I feel best when our lips gently meet, and there is nothing in between you and me.”
Sven Ross subverts expectations with his writing over the course of between you and me, and the lyrics that start like clichés take unexpected turns.
“Today I felt this pride because I’ve got you around, and for a moment, I wanted everyone to see.”
A common strong sentiment most of us feel at the start of a new romantic relationship is wanting to show our partner to everyone around us.
“but then I realized that’s not what it’s about. The spotlight is the last thing we need because this is something between you and me”
Eventually, it makes sense that showing off is not the point of why we’re with who we love.
The writing by Sven Ross and his girlfriend seems to come from a place of actual experience and could be useful relationship advice.
The warm piano tone and delicate, emotive performance, coupled with Sven Ross’s sweet voice and heartfelt singing are enough to make listeners cry tears of joy, but with the intimate sounds of violin and cello, the song is elevated to an emotional height that is a delight to hear from this courageously bare production.
“Between you and me” is a song about mature love. It is more intimate than romantic, more personal than optimistic, and it is most definitely beautiful and heartwarming. Sven Ross’s latest release is a song that you just can’t share with your partner.