For those without bass-heavy nightclubs in their minds-eye for the weekend, ili provides a piano-led ballad to get us well and truly in our sad girl feels, and we submit willingly to the sadness. Lamenting the painful nature of time, “Time Goes By” is charged with a triumphant melody, over which ili sings of the fleeting existence of life and all of the experiences that come with it.

Formerly known as Emily Middlemas, ili’s deep soundscapes and touching narratives have garnered the attention of Shania Twain, Willow Smith and Summer Walker — a testament to the musician’s effortless ability to speak to people from every walk of life through her tune crafting. Exploring elements of romance, life, mental health and hope, “Time Goes By” unites every generation with its universally applicable themes, simultaneously providing therapy in the form of ili’s angelic vocals and reassuring lyricism.

While undergoing her own transformation, it would appear ili has not lost a single drop of her tenacious energy and lyrical prowess — and while time passes by, we know one thing is constant: ili will never let us down.

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