Project Description

Mr Elusive

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MR ELUSIVE
‘BLUE LAKES’
Single Review

(12th March 2025)

Review by Melanie Griffiths

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Mr Elusive

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Road tripping with his mum sparked Mr Elusive’s single “Blue Lakes” that blends hip-hop and pop-punk to deliver an emotionally charged track that captures heartbreak and resilience.

After a serious break-up, Mr Elusive packed up and with his mum headed into the New Zealand wilderness. Eventually his mum headed home, but Mr Elusive remained to soak in the serenity giving him a chance to write and reflect. “Blue Lakes” was penned from a moment of creative discovery and the result is a song built on a raw, confessional energy that feels immediate and unfiltered. The bittersweetness of the song thrives on its contrast between intimate verses and its soaring, cathartic chorus.

Lyrically, “Blue Lakes” is direct and evocative, using natural imagery to parallel emotional turmoil. Lyrics like “I’ve been passing blue lakes, rolling mountains so high it feels unthinkable to reach them” reflect a sense of distance, both physical and emotional. The song’s hook, “I’m better off on my own”, is delivered with a mix of defiance and sadness, making it clear that this isn’t just about escape but transformation.

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The song rumbles along with a balance of atmospheric instrumentals featuring punchy beats, and melodic layered vocals. The verses are stripped-back with an acoustic guitar, letting Mr Elusive’s delivery take the lead, before the chorus swell with distorted gritty guitars and anthemic sing-a-long energy.

There’s a deliberate push and pull in the dynamics, mirroring the song’s themes of solitude and release. The addition of heavier vocal moments adds grit, making the track feel both personal and powerful.

“Blue Lakes” builds on the groundwork laid by “Tell Me” but feels more refined in its execution. You can hear that this one is from the heart that doesn’t wallow in heartbreak but instead finds strength in the fallout.

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Press Release 1st March 2025 (below) HERE

New
MR ELUSIVE
single
BLUE LAKES
inspired by
“reclaiming his sense of
self after a heartbreak”

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Mr Elusive.


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