Let’s talk about those rare musical moments that don’t just sound good—they feel like they happened to you. “Above All The Ground,” the latest soul-drenched ballad by MILENA, is exactly that kind of song. It’s a slow-burning, spine-tingling, light-a-candle-and-stare-out-the-window type of track—and it’s as effortless as it is emotionally rich.

“Above All The Ground” is not your typical pop ballad. It’s stripped down, raw, and unapologetically intimate. Starting with just piano and voice, the song takes its time, letting you sink into its minimalism before it gently swells into a lush harmony arrangement and a bridge solo that will probably stop you in your tracks—especially if you're the type to listen with your eyes closed.

There’s something about the way MILENA sings that feels deeply personal, but never exclusive—like she’s whispering a secret you’ve also lived. Her jazz and classical influences quietly lace the track with sophistication, but it never feels academic. Instead, it’s warm, cinematic, and hauntingly human.

This deeply soulful track wasn’t crafted during a month-long retreat in Iceland or some candle-lit studio in the Alps. This came while cooking noodles. That’s the kind of magic we’re dealing with here—a flash of creative lightning, lyrics and melody pouring out in one go.

This kind of origin story gives “Above All The Ground” an edge of honesty. You can hear the spontaneity. It’s not polished to death. It’s alive. And in a world full of overly-produced ballads that try too hard, this one just is.

As the final track on her upcoming album, Chapter 3 (currently in the final stages of mixing), “Above All The Ground” feels like the perfect emotional landing strip. It gives “end of the film credits rolling” energy. You feel it wrapping you up, giving closure without tying things up too neatly. It says, “You’ve been through something—take a breath before you go.”

It’s also the kind of closer that makes you want to go back and re-listen to everything leading up to it.

If you don’t know MILENA (aka Milena Lainovic) yet, get ready to fall down a very rewarding rabbit hole. She’s a London-based musical force, with a voice that glows like vintage soul and a background as rich as her melodies. Starting off as a classical guitarist at age six, MILENA has walked stages across the USA and Europe, graced BBC radio, and backed up big-name artists with her signature tone.

Her music pulls from everywhere—pop, soul, funk, jazz, and classical—and yet, it always sounds like her. There’s a quiet confidence in her delivery that only comes from someone who’s lived a full artistic life—from radio presenter to music journalist to performer and songwriter.

If the song hits you in the feels, just wait till you watch the music video on YouTube. It’s visually beautiful, emotionally direct, and somehow both grounded and transcendent—just like the track itself.

“Above All The Ground” isn’t a track you put on in the background. It’s a lean in, turn up, maybe cry a little kind of song. It captures that rare blend of vulnerability and strength—perfect for anyone who’s ever felt both completely weightless and totally grounded in their emotions.

If you’re a fan of Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Sara Bareilles, or early Adele, this one’s going straight to your emotional rotation.

Quietly devastating and beautifully composed, “Above All The Ground” floats like a feather and lands like truth. MILENA’s voice is one you won’t forget.

“Above All The Ground” is available now on all major streaming platforms

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