“Who Knew” by Ellisa Sun is a powerful breakup tune that showcases the artist’s cheeky sense of humor and captivating storytelling skills. The song tells a specific story about rejection, loss, and saltiness, with feisty lyrics like “but there was one little hitch in your plan and she’s standing there holding your hand.” The song was born during the 2020 lockdown in a Zoom co-writing session with Kenzie Cates of Vancouver. It tells the story of a man who claims he needs to be single to ‘find himself’ but then immediately finds another woman who looks just like his recently dumped girlfriend. The song is a cool mixture of rock, soul, and singer/songwriter genres, with a surprise ending that adds an unexpected twist to the narrative.
Ellisa Sun is a soulful, Nashville-based singer/songwriter originally from Los Angeles. She embarked on a nationwide Dreamboat tour in 2018, playing 170 shows in 365 days while living in a 30-foot Winnebago. After the tour, she relocated to Nashville, Tennessee. Her music, inspired primarily by R&B, soul, jazz, and bossa nova, is a unique blend of genres that creates a textured sound with raw, heartfelt lyricism. Her music has been featured on several TV shows, including Sony Pictures Television’s L.A.’s Finest and Hulu’s Dollface.
“Who Knew” is the second single from Ellisa’s upcoming album “Sarabi,” following “Once Upon A Time” which was released on September 1, 2023. Ellisa Sun’s music is a tapestry woven from many genres, from neo-soul and bossa nova to folk and R&B, drawing inspiration from artists like Amy Winehouse, Sam Cooke, and Lauryn Hill. Her voice is warm and captivating, almost like a warm blanket on a cold night, allowing listeners to escape reality.
“Who Knew” is a testament to Ellisa Sun’s ability to blend genres and tell compelling stories through her music. Her unique sound, combined with her raw, heartfelt lyricism, makes her a standout artist in the music industry.