Faint, delicate, yet utterly enthralling nonetheless, littleuniverses lights a fire on “Magic” that’s seductively soothing. Luscious and lustful all at once, the quietness behind the arrangement is ever so easy to escape into. “Magic” is a mesmerizing and atmospheric dark folk love song that explores the beauty of nature and the emotions of a relationship. The song is written by Montreal-based musician littleuniverses, who is known for her emotive and evocative lyrics and captivating piano playing. The lyrics of the song were inspired by a camping trip taken with her boyfriend deep in the lush forest, and they capture the feeling of being surrounded by the natural world and the emotions that it evokes.
You find yourself so easily drawn to the calmness of the arrangement, an almost lullaby like quality that cascades and flows over you into a deep lull. Dark and brooding but vivid and escapist as well, “Magic” is a moody majesty of a folk tune.