Can a song become a prophecy for one’s own life? Young Ukrainian singer ALINA FEELS is convinced that it can. Her track “Compromise” (Kompromis) became a true mantra for her, materializing in her life even before the story actually happened.
In an exclusive interview for the readers of the International Glossy Magazine Business Woman, the artist spoke candidly about songs that change destinies, her constant search for a unique sound, researching her audience, and her mission to create music that restores women’s self-confidence and inner strength.
How much do your songs reflect your personal experiences?
Quite often, my songs reflect my personal experiences. Sometimes they are about what I am feeling right now, sometimes they are about the past, and some are even about my dreams and hopes for the future.
For example, the song “Compromise” was written before I met my partner. It was a kind of visualization, a desire to feel the love I was singing about: “Everything that happened before you were just steps toward love…” It was like a wish to myself, which later became reality.
Which track has become particularly important to you and why?
For me, it is “Compromise.” When I was writing this song, I wasn’t describing something that had already happened, but something I really wanted to experience in the future. I wanted to meet a person next to whom I would feel those exact emotions I was singing about.
And the most interesting thing is that it actually happened. You could say this song was a kind of mantra for me. Today, I can say that I feel exactly the way I described back then in my song.
How do you see your creative development in the coming years?
First of all, I want to release more music, sincerely share my own experiences, and I hope that there will be a track that truly resonates with a large number of people. It would be very gratifying to know that my audience feels the same way I do.
Perhaps these will be more emotional and lyrical compositions. Or maybe — light, cheerful songs that remind us of the happy moments that have been in each of our lives. Or even stories about femininity, sexuality, and self-confidence — as in my songs “Gorgeous” (Rozkishna) or “Illegally” (Nelehalno).
I really want my songs to become a source of strength for women. So that after a breakup or a difficult period, they can turn on my music and feel confident in themselves.
For now, I am still exploring my audience and my own feelings. Therefore, in the near future, I plan to experiment with different sounds and moods to better combine my own vision with the needs of my listeners, so that my music can become not just a part of my life, but of their playlists too.
Do you think a modern Ukrainian singer can be not just an artist, but also an opinion leader?
I am convinced that today, these are almost inseparable concepts. We live in an era of digital technology, where people get to know artists primarily through social media.
That is why it is important for a modern singer to be not just a performer, but also a personality with her own values, thoughts, and position. People are interested in seeing not just the stage image, but also the artist’s life, their journey, experiences, victories, and failures.
This is exactly how a real connection with the audience is formed. And when people trust you as a person, they perceive your music on a much deeper level.
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