You’re Still Here by Blake, out TODAY

One year on from the release of Blake’s poignant ballad The Gift You Gave Me—and one year on from the passing of her aunty. Blake returns with its heartfelt sequel, You’re Still Here. The track captures the familiar warmth, togetherness, and joy of the Christmas season, while also acknowledging the amplified sadness that can accompany the absence of loved ones during this time of year. 

 A nostalgic pop ballad, You’re Still Here explores the duality of grief and gratitude: the ache of loss alongside the quiet silver linings that reveal themselves when we realise our loved ones continue to live on through family, shared stories, cherished art, and old film and photo memories. Written by Blake and co-produced with Christian Tjandrawinata, the song is rooted in Blake’s love for early-2000s organic pop ballads (The Fray) and coloured with 90s-inspired textures and processing. The track’s artwork is a collage of treasured family memories and objects that represent those who have passed, including a rosemary wreath for Blake’s Grandmother, Rose, and photos of pottery her aunty created and often gifted at Christmas. 

Opening with intimate vocals and piano, the track slowly expands—strings and layered harmonies lift the first chorus, before shoegaze-tinged drums and acoustic guitar introduce fresh momentum in the second verse. Here, Blake paints vivid scenes of Christmas Day: watching old family video tapes and feeling the presence of someone deeply missed through the memories they left behind. The final chorus brings all elements together for a soaring, emotional finale, blending crunchy drums and sweeping strings to create a moment that is both uplifting and beautifully melancholic. 

You’re Still Here marks Blake’s final release of 2025, showcasing her growing confidence in both her songwriting craft and her sonic identity as an artist. She is currently developing a new EP project for 2026.