Eleri Ward's "There You Go": A New Chapter of Self-Discovery

January 11, 2025

Eleri Ward's "There You Go": A New Chapter of Self-Discovery

Eleri Ward just dropped a new single called ‘There You Go’ and it’s a creative change for her. It’s the first track from her debut album of original music which comes out later on this year. She’s got known for her acoustic Sondheim covers she did, where she presents musical theatre in a more intimate way. But with this new song, she’s showing who Eleri Ward is. ‘There You Go’ is the start of something new, a new chapter — it’s about discovering who she is, it’s about personal growth, and figuring out how she sees the world.

‘There You Go’ is an interesting song because it’s basically calling out the idea of entitlement and privilege. It’s done in this sharp and sarcastic way that grabs you from the start. Eleri really looks at how people can get stuck in their own egos and insecurities, but she’s not trying to preach, instead she chooses to focus on things like gratitude, empathy, and humility. The song’s message challenges listeners to step back, check their egos, and take some responsibility for their own actions. It makes you think about what really matters, but it’s also a very-well produced track that stays with you.

When it comes to the music, ‘There You Go’ is different from what you can hear out there. The song was composed in 5/4 time so the rhythm is not what you’re normally hear but it stands out as soon as you play it. Eleri’s vocals are strong and they remind us of her theatrical dramatic background. You never know what to expect in this song, it’s unpredictable, we’re just jumping fully into her world! It’s a mix of storytelling and musical innovation, which shows how much depth she brings as both a songwriter and a storyteller.

Eleri Ward is originally from Chicago, but she has been living in New York now. Her music is rooted in musical storytelling. She really got noticed with these stripped-down, acoustic covers of Sondheim songs, and it’s earned her praise from outlets like The New York Times, Forbes, and American Theatre Magazine. These acoustic covers definitely brought her recognition, but ‘There You Go’ signals Eleri’s growth as an artist — one who is ready to tell her own story.