Angela Saini returns with “Where I Put the Light,” a deeply personal yet universally relatable folk-pop anthem about finding hope and resilience in the aftermath of heartbreak. With an uplifting chorus, warm folk-pop textures, and the striking addition of a traditional Russian balalaika, the song blends vulnerability with empowerment, reminding us that perspective is everything.

“In our lowest moments, we still get to decide: do we focus on what we’ve lost, or do we put the light on what we’ve gained and how far we’ve come?” Saini explains. “This song is about learning where to focus my eyes – on the stars, not the shadows.”

Written in the wake of her separation from a nearly two-decade relationship with her high school sweetheart, “Where I Put the Light” is both a reckoning and a rebirth. Its lyrics capture the journey of radical self-transformation: burning down the old, starting fresh, and choosing light over darkness. “It reminds us that even when life feels dark, we can always look toward the stars,” she adds. “By placing the light on possibilities and not limitations, we create space for joy, resilience, and new beginnings.”

The accompanying video visually echoes the song’s themes, portraying two stark versions of Saini: one dressed in white, embodying joy and hope, and the other in black, representing a version of herself she had to let go. The contrast highlights the power of perspective – how choosing where we put the light can determine the outcome.