Following the solemn but quietly optimistic ‘I Can See The Change’, British soul singer Celeste is back with another characteristically stripped back offering. The piano-driven ‘Little Runaway’ again showcases Celeste’s command of a contemplative, brooding lyric, powered by her misty, evocative voice.
Celeste reveals, “‘Little Runaway’ is a song about losing your faith, even if just momentarily, and seeking answers from spirits and ghosts as nothing seems to make sense on this planet. My favourite line in the song is ‘good news I could use some’ – I believe everyone has a guardian angel, a protector, and this is me talking to mine. The verses actually started as this saxophone sample we were playing around with and eventually it transformed into the melody. I always play the sax back in my head even though it’s not in the song.”