From the very first chord, Cybèle’s “In Another Life” feels like a song written in the stars. The French-Chinese-American singer-songwriter takes a familiar theme—love at first sight—and elevates it to a cinematic, soul-stirring experience. It’s glossy yet intimate, cinematic yet immediate, and it positions her as one of the most exciting emerging voices in global pop.
Her vocal performance is a masterclass in emotional nuance. She flirts with vulnerability and power in equal measure, evoking the warmth of Beyoncé and the confessional charm of SZA. There’s a natural elegance to the way she bends each phrase, a subtle nod to her classical training but with a modern sensibility that keeps the track grounded in pop accessibility.
The production on “In Another Life” is lush without ever feeling overdone. Jazz chords, swelling strings, and understated R&B percussion create a rich sonic landscape, allowing Cybèle’s vocals to shine. The song has the kind of carefully layered sophistication you might expect from an artist who has performed on stages like the Apollo and the Clive Davis Theater, yet it never loses its emotional immediacy.
Lyrically, the song is a meditation on connection and destiny. Inspired by a night of looping Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, Cybèle channels a sense of serendipity and wonder, transforming personal reflection into something that feels universal. It’s the kind of songwriting that rewards repeat listens, revealing new textures and depths each time.
“In Another Life” also marks a confident step towards her debut album, Paradise. If this track is any indication, the album promises to be a lush exploration of love, identity, and artistic self-realisation. Cybèle is clearly not content to rest on the laurels of viral success or social media popularity—she’s crafting a body of work with longevity in mind.
Cybèle comments on the release, “It started as a love song to someone from another lifetime. But it quickly became something deeper. It’s about being seen, soul to soul.”
Ultimately, Cybèle emerges from “In Another Life” not just as a prodigious talent but as a pop artist with vision. She has the technical skill, the emotional range, and the cinematic flair to make music that is as enduring as it is immediate. The world is taking note, and rightly so: this is only the beginning.
