REVIEW: Ellie Williams Unravels the Depths of Casualty in “When You Coming Over”
REVIEW
REVIEW
☆ BY RILEY HUNT ☆
Photo by Juneau Janzen
ELLIE WILLIAMS WELCOMES US INTO HER WORLD—with the release of her latest single “When You Coming Over,” the first look leading us into her upcoming album, Embers. The LA-based and Lawrence, Kansas-raised singer-songwriter sits with the emotional repercussions that linger alongside a casual relationship governed by your partner’s rules. A certain place at specific times, but Ellie Williams’ patience has run out. She provides a space for queer storytelling, honesty and contemplation—all factors that contribute to the composition of “When You Coming Over.”
“When You Coming Over” holds a feeling of longing engraved in each lyric. Williams preaches, “But what if I want you in the afternoon / A Sunday morning out in your living room?” It’s domestic and homey, with desperation for more: More connection. More time. More harmony.
Lyrics such as “I can’t keep waiting up for you / Door won’t always open / No matter how bad you might want it to” paint a picture of complete misalignment where your partner holds all the cards. Although there is a dash of irritation, the overall tone remains … Williams wants to be in deeper, but the thought of asking for more leads her to simply ask “When You Coming Over?”
Lyricism clearly shines bright in the track, but so does the overall production and the lively, buoyant sound. From the very first beat, the listener is pulled in. Inspired by the sounds of Fleet Foxes, Alessia Cara and Norah Jones, Williams blends her notable influences to develop her own unique niche. It’s soft and bouncy, following the recipe for a track that’ll get stuck in your head for hours on end. Groovy and timeless, Ellie Williams has created a track that's both relatable and addictive. In a generation of normalized “casual” relationships, Williams shines a familiar and compassionate light on the dilemma.
Embers is set to be released in January 2027. With “When You Coming Over” being the first look into Ellie Williams’ sophomore album, we can’t wait to dive into the inspired works to come.
