Flora Cash Release New Single “Baby I Love You”
Flora Cash's latest single, "Baby I Love You," beautifully articulates unconditional love. It explores the notion of loving someone without the need for reasons or justifications—a pure and simple emotion. This track serves as a sneak peek into the band's upcoming album scheduled for release in October.
The song opens against a backdrop of bright acoustic guitar and subtle piano, with the verse recounting a moment standing on the precipice of disaster yet clinging to unwavering belief. The journey hasn't been easy. "I said some things I didn’t mean and /you did some deeds/but it all receded/or we chased it all away."
As the chorus builds with the inclusion of drums, its simplicity and directness become evident. "Baby I love you/I don’t need a reason to."
On the song, the band says, "Lately, we find ourselves unexpectedly drawn towards a metamodern approach in our songwriting. It seems to be a natural progression of our thinking. Through that lens, Baby I Love You explores a concept of love that doesn't need reasons or explanations. From the lowest lows to the highest highs, it just is. It's messy and confusing. In love, sometimes not making sense makes the most sense. We tried to capture this in the production as well, mixing different styles in a way that feels right for the message we're conveying. Dakota Holden's pedal steel performance adds a unique country flavor but the song doesn't settle into a single genre. It's different from much of what we've done in recent years, with a brighter, more positive feel that came as a bit of a surprise even to us."
A musical duo of Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall, Flora Cash, epitomizes a journey of love, resilience, and artistic triumph. Lleshaj, forced to flee war-torn Kosovo, and Randall, who endured a turbulent upbringing with an incarcerated father, found solace in music. Their paths crossed on SoundCloud in 2012, leading to a Minneapolis meeting where Flora Cash was born. Neither hailing from fame or fortune, they united in love and music, marrying in 2013, and forging an authentic path marked by creativity and growth.
After signing with Icons Creating Evil Art in 2015 and receiving Swedish Artist of the Year and Swedish Newcomer of the Year nominations, they released their full-length debut, "Nothing Lasts Forever (And It's Fine)," in April 2017. The breakthrough came with "You're Somebody Else," which soared on alternative radio, reaching the #1 position before becoming a TikTok viral sensation, leading to Platinum certification in the US and multiple Gold and Platinum certifications worldwide.
Joining Sony Music's RCA Records, they made their television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden in 2018 and followed that up with a riveting performance on Live with Kelly and Ryan the following year. Their music has been featured in TV series like "The Good Doctor," "Locke & Key," and "Janet King."
Their relentless growth included headlining tours and new albums such as "Baby, It's Okay" in March 2020 and the critically acclaimed "Our Generation" in October 2021. The latter featured the powerful single "Soul Mate," whose compelling video narrative and poignant lyrics made it a favorite for countless wedding ceremonies, earning tens of millions of streams and views, reflecting their ability to connect with fans on a deeply emotional level.
Flora Cash's journey resonates across generations and around the world. Their story illustrates the possibilities within us all, enriching the world with sincerity, artistry, and love's transformative power.
With the release of their new single, Flora Cash continues to explore love and life, resonating with strength in vulnerability, marking another chapter in their inspiring journey.
ming album scheduled for release in October.
photo by Gina Scarpino
