“Light Me Up” pushes Tyra into a more vibrant and energetic space, leaving behind some of the shadows that defined her debut, “Thank You For Leaving.” The Swiss dark pop artist delivers a faster, brighter track that still carries the emotional weight fans expect. This single expands her sound while deepening the honesty and intensity at the heart of her music.

The song opens with a kind of haunted nostalgia, reflecting on innocence lost and dreams washed away. The verses build patiently, with her voice fragile but unwavering. Then the chorus bursts open, catching fire with the kind of melody that stays with you long after the track ends. There’s urgency here, but also hope. In lines like “Light me up when I’m feeling down”, Tyra reaches for connection through the static, offering vulnerability without apology.

The production is clean, atmospheric, and built around contrast. Synths flicker like city lights. Beats hit hard enough to move a crowd, but the real movement is emotional. Tyra’s voice dances between softness and strength, anchoring the track in raw truth. The bridge hits especially hard, touching on isolation and abandonment with a brutal clarity that never turns self-pitying.

What sets Tyra apart isn’t just her vocal tone or lyrical style, though both are strong. It’s the conviction behind it all. After a year marked by personal crisis—her father’s accident and her own cancer diagnosis—she made a conscious decision to create without delay. That decision fuels the intensity of “Light Me Up,” which feels less like a single and more like a mission.

Rather than attempting to define her sound this early, Tyra seems more interested in exploring it. With each release, she peels back another layer, revealing an artist who isn’t rushing to fit a mold. “Light Me Up” signals growth, both sonically and emotionally, while keeping her songwriting intimate and grounded. Tyra is only getting started, and if this track is any indication, the next chapter will be just as compelling.