Sofie Mathiasen – Selenite – Press Kit

The Song

“When I heard the demo for the first time, Sofie had just turned 16. I was stunned. How is it possible for a person of that age to create a piece of such depth and insight? I wanted to find out more, understand the story behind the song. As a producer, I always do. One day, as Sofie’s mother (who was by her side throughout the whole process) left the control room, I turned to her and asked: ‘Just wondering… is this a true story?’ ‘Yes’, Sofie smiled. ‘ It happened to a friend of mine.’

That answer struck me. Not only because none of the singer/songwriters I had worked with (including myself), have ever written about something that was beyond their personal experience, but also because it resonated with what I had heard in interviews with successful, young female artists like Billie Eilish or Holly Humberstone.

It struck me, that – and I may be wrong, of course – this sounded like the voice of a new generation: caring critics, willing to both observe and participate in the world as it is here and now.

Peter Schwaiger, Producer

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The Words

I don’t blame you for needing 
Time to grow 
But a piece of me cracked 
When you said you needed to do it alone 
When I fractured 
You held me together 
I wanted to 
Return the favor 
The stars all keep me company 
As I sit on my own

Wishing I 
Could turn back time
To that summer night 
You were my selenite 
The time was wrong but you were right
For me

Since we’ve parted 
You’ve left me with pain
A knife carves at the memories 
Of you in my brain 
You don’t realize 
You are my safe space
Our parting 
Left me in a dark place
Maybe one day 
When you’re in a better state

You and I 
Can turn back time
To that night
You’ll be my selenite
With you everything’s alright 

I wish I 
Could turn back time 
To that night 
And stay there for life
With you by my side
My selenite 
My
You’ll be mine