Songwriter ellee ven has announced that her new album, Dreams Are Happening, will arrive on September 1, with lead single “Hide You in My Poetry” dropping on July 7. The eleven-song collection explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the quiet courage required to be honest with yourself.
The title track of the lead single has an origin story as poetic as the song itself. While traveling in South Korea, ellee ven spotted the phrase “Hide You in My Poetry” displayed on the wall of a wellness shop. The simplicity and emotional weight of those five words stayed with her long after she left, eventually becoming both the title and thematic heart of the composition.
Despite what the title might suggest, the song is not a conventional love ballad. Rather than exploring romantic attachment, “Hide You in My Poetry” turns the lens inward, examining the relationship people have with themselves. The lyrics invite listeners to consider the stories they carry, the parts of their identity they protect, and the process of embracing personal experience with honesty rather than avoidance.
As the opening track of Dreams Are Happening, the single sets the tone for an album designed to encourage personal interpretation. Each song offers space for listeners to bring their own memories, perspectives, and emotional histories to the music, creating a listening experience that is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
It is an approach that positions ellee ven as an artist interested in depth over spectacle, introspection over performance, and connection over consumption. In an era of algorithmic playlists and three-second attention spans, an album built around self-reflection feels both countercultural and necessary.
“Hide You in My Poetry” arrives on streaming platforms July 7. The full album follows September 1.
