Written by William Prince

The essence of "Sing Me a Song" lies in its simplicity and gentleness. Like an old recording from the days of young love’s first encounter. Or the new song of two lovers talking late into the night for the first time, fighting to stay awake for another of love’s encores. Those first revealing words making the connection real. "Sing Me a Song" is about communicating love between two individuals. The cohesiveness comes from one person being the instrument and the other being the voice. Honest and vulnerable, without rehearsal, the two lovers make music together in harmony.

While the world around us becomes faster and more electric, "Sing Me a Song" plays out like a candle on the table. Classic and warm. Luminescent but never intrusive. It invites the quiet that happens in between the words of people truly connecting. The place where intimacy grows its garden. The playfulness in "Sing Me a Song" is reminiscent of good friendship. It captures my friend Serena Ryder and I communicating through our most comfortable language: singing and playing music. Letting admiration, respect and love for another give life to humanity’s oldest story. A love song about friendship and intimacy. Two of the greatest parts of being able to call someone your own.

Listen to “Sing Me a Song” in our soft duets playlist, which features Courtney Barnett, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Sharon Van Etten and more.