It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and the air is filled with the scent of pine needles and gingerbread. And, of course, there’s the music.
Christmas music. It’s a genre that’s both beloved and bemoaned, a sonic wallpaper that can either soothe the soul or drive you to the brink of madness. It’s a tradition, and like all traditions, it’s ripe for reinvention.
Enter Alen Hit, a singer-songwriter who’s been off the grid for a while. He’s back with a new single, “Love Is the Answer (Christmas Version),” and it’s a delightful piece of holiday pop.
The song is a love letter to Christmas in New York, a city that’s already a movie set of a place, but becomes even more so during the holidays.
It’s a story of love at first sight, a chance encounter on a crowded street that blossoms into something more.
It’s a feeling that many of us have had, or at least have hoped to have. It’s the stuff of romantic comedies, of daydreams, of a thousand pop songs.
But Hit makes it feel fresh, new, and, most importantly, sincere.
The song opens with a simple, almost childlike piano melody, a musical equivalent of a snow globe being shaken. Then comes Hit’s voice, a warm and gentle tenor that’s as comforting as a mug of hot cocoa.
He sings of walking through the city, of the cold air and the twinkling lights, of the feeling of being alone in a crowd.
But then, he sees her. And everything changes. The music swells, the synths kick in, and the song transforms from a quiet ballad into a full-blown pop anthem.
It’s a moment of pure, unadulterated joy, a sonic representation of that first spark of connection.
Lyrically, the song is simple but effective. Hit isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel here. He’s telling a story, and he’s telling it well.
The chorus is a simple, direct statement: “Love is the answer.” It’s a sentiment that could easily come across as cheesy or trite, but Hit sells it with his earnest delivery.
He believes it, and so we do too. The song is a reminder that, in a time of year that can be stressful and overwhelming, sometimes the simplest solution is the best one.
“Love Is the Answer” is a song that acknowledges this complexity. It’s a song that’s not afraid to be a little bit sad, a little bit lonely.
But it’s also a song that’s full of hope, a song that believes in the power of love to conquer all. It’s a song that’s perfect for our times, a song that we all need to hear right now.
This is the first single from Hit’s upcoming album, which is due out in 2026. If this song is any indication, it’s going to be an album full of heart, of hope, of love.
And I, for one, can’t wait to hear it. This single is a welcome return for a talented artist. After making waves on shows like “The Voice” and “X-Factor,” and a notable run in the Eurovision national selections, Alen Hit seemed to disappear for a bit.
This track marks a confident and polished comeback, a reintroduction to an artist who has clearly spent his time away honing his craft.
The New York Christmas setting is more than just a backdrop; it’s a character in itself. The city’s frenetic energy, the dazzling lights, the sense of anonymity and possibility. You can almost feel the crisp winter air and see the steam rising from the subway grates.
It’s a cinematic quality that elevates the song beyond a simple holiday tune. It’s a short film for the ears, a story that unfolds over three and a half minutes.
And who knows, maybe it’ll even inspire a few more people to find love on a crowded city street. Or at least, to not get into a fistfight with an elf.
Alen Hit’s “Love Is the Answer” is a charming and heartfelt addition to the Christmas canon.
It’s a song that captures the magic of the season without resorting to tired clichés. It’s a song that reminds us that, even in the coldest and darkest of times, love can still be found.
And that’s a message that’s always worth hearing.
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