With each release, POLI NIKA continues to cultivate her own gentle universe; one woven with honesty, soul, and the quiet strength of vulnerability. Her latest offering ‘Nothing Belongs to Us’ is no exception.
Built around tender piano chords, soft acoustic strums, and the hush of ambient textures, ‘Nothing Belongs to Us’ floats somewhere between lullaby and letter. The production is restrained but purposeful, allowing every lyric to land with delicate weight. Her voice- clear, expressive, and full of nuance- glides effortlessly, echoing the soul-baring charm of artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Lianne La Havas, but filtered through her own unique lens.
Lyrically, the track reads like a love note composed at the edge of the world. “Life is only a game / sometimes it’s better played by two” might sound simple, but in POLI NIKA’s delivery, it becomes a mantra for intimacy in uncertain times. There’s a strong sense of impermanence throughout, but also of deep-rooted connection, the kind that persists regardless of what fades.
What sets ‘Nothing Belongs to Us’ apart is its emotional architecture. It’s a song about surrendering to love in a world that promises no permanence. Rather than mourning that uncertainty, POLI NIKA leans into it, crafting a moment of stillness where two people simply choose each other with no guarantees, just presence.
This is not a grand, sweeping anthem. It’s something softer, more personal. Like a hand reaching out in the dark, or the first light through the blinds after a long night. With this track, POLI NIKA shares a piece of her story and invites you to reflect on your own.
In an age of overstimulation, ‘Nothing Belongs to Us’ is a gentle reminder that sometimes the most profound truths are the quietest ones.
