Светлана’s intimate acoustic tribute speaks to the heart on "Без тебя."

Светлана, a Russian singer-songwriter, unveils a new single, "Без тебя." She debuts her pure moment of exposure in the new release, "Без тебя" Moscow, Russia, In the motley world of layers and heavy production, sometimes the quietest songs are like a Tommy gun, one that heads much deeper than one thinks. 

Written in the early hours of the night, “Без тебя” is as raw as it comes, with Светлана’s soulful vocal, a tender acoustic guitar, and a melody that sticks around long after the final note has rung out. It’s a song that doesn’t work to nod impressively, they exist and feel and reflect and connect.

Светлана was born in Russia and moved to Italy with her family, spending 11 years there as a tween and teen. This Russian version is an emotional ode to Lucio Battisti, turning his timeless original into Светлана’s personal story. Each chord, each silence, and each whispered word are profound with silent contemplation, beckoning listeners to feel the universal pang of absence and yearning.

"Без тебя" was composed in a minute of silence, Светлана says. I wanted to be honest, just me, my guitar, and what I was feeling that night. I would be honored if people listened and heard a piece of themselves in it. A full tribute album in and of itself, rather than just a cover, presenting a fresh twist on the beloved standard with the embrace of Russian melancholy and sincerity. It’s a reminder that, now and then, a simple message can be more powerful than any production.