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Sa’ra Charismata – Life is Not About Control (2021)

There are times when you just need to celebrate life while remembering all the issues as well. For these times, Sa’ra Charismata has the anthem you need with her single ‘Life is Not About Control’. A strong and feel-good track, it grew out of the pain of isolation and attacks anxiety to help you come out stronger at the end.

Drawing on the inspiration of Swedish pop and dance, she adds a touch of gospel to the soundscape highlighting her varied background. With a unique sound that is as angelic as it is touching, she helps listeners work through problems by expressing what she has learnt from her own struggles. Since starting her musical career, she has given a TEDx talk and gained a serious following.



The bright and vibrant beats of ‘Life Is Not About Control’ slowly rise from the depths of the soundscape and break through the light glimmers in the opening. You can hear the influence of Swedish pop through the soundscape as you are drawn into the easy pop vibes. The beat brings the dance vibes that bursts on the chorus in an explosion of colours. Through the music, the single fills you with good vibes and the idea that every worry you have can wait for at least a little while. The dancing moving of the melody dips later in the track only to build and burst again to get you moving once more.

The Swedish pop influence is not only felt in the melody as it shines through on the vocals. Charismata’s voice is so light and refreshing that you can’t help but give up your problems to bask in the happiness her voice brings. As the light energy of her performance permeates your skin, the lyrics acknowledge the troubles we all face and give you the strength to move forward. There are a lot of important messages woven into the dancing vibes of the track that has you feeling great by the end of the song.

Sa’ra Charismata has you bouncing to her bright sound while leaving your worries at the door of ‘Life is Not About Control’. From the dancing melody to the refresh and bright vocals, every element of the track is designed to fill you with good vibes. Woven into these vibes are important messages that leave you feeling stronger and ready to face the world.

Find out more about Sa’ra Charismata on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.