"Always (Low Lights Version)" is a beautiful new chapter in Tia Gostelow's ongoing "Low Lights" series. It's a stripped-down version that fully embraces tenderness, stillness, and emotional clarity. This re-recorded version brings out the quiet ache of the original while giving it a softer, more intimate glow that makes it feel closer, warmer, and more personal. It is a performance that creates the sensation of being in the same room with her.
Tia's voice blends in with the mix in a new way, which makes this new version so moving. Every breath and change in tone feels planned, showing the emotional cracks that are hidden instead of hiding them. The production is simple but textured, giving her delivery a lot of space and warmth that lets it ring with amazing honesty. It brings out the emotional weight at the heart of the track.
As the song goes on, the story becomes even more moving. What used to feel wide open now feels closed off, like a whisper or a soft confession from someone who is having trouble connecting with others, time, and the fragile moments that make us who we are. The "Low Lights" style changes the story in a beautiful way, making the song more contemplative and meditative, which is ideal for listening to at night and thinking about things quietly.
Tia Gostelow shows again how talented she is by taking everything away and letting the song speak for itself. This release shows how deep her writing is and how clear her voice is when it's in a more vulnerable sonic space. This is a beautiful addition to the series that shows how powerful simplicity can be when it's done with love.