Sandy’s “Cold City” Is the Heartbreak Song You Didn’t Know You Needed

This is Cold City, a standout track from the upcoming EP Bunny by 21-year-old singer-songwriter Sandy. Set to drop this May, Bunny promises a deeply personal exploration of heartbreak, growth and self-discovery. If Cold City is any indication of what’s to come, listeners should brace themselves for an intimate and emotionally transformative journey.

Based in London, Sandy draws inspiration from the R&B genre, depicted through her lyricism, and uses her knowledge from her experience as a classically trained pianist to create melodies that trigger thought-inducing moments. She captivates listeners with ease through her ethereal voice and nuanced approach to songwriting. 

It’s clear that Sandy knows exactly who she’s speaking to with this track: those of us fresh out of heartbreak and in need of a song that perfectly describes what it feels like to search for meaning and how to navigate the process of letting go. Cold City doesn’t just describe emotional vulnerability, it sits in it. From the first few seconds, the instrumental choices evoke a deep sense of melancholy, wrapping the listener in a blanket of thoughtfulness and quiet ache.

Sandy’s soft, vocal delivery juxtaposes beautifully with the weight of her lyrics, creating a kind of emotional push-and-pull. There’s a raw desperation in lines like, “I ask myself many times, do I ever cross your mind?” and “How did you move on so quick?” Her voice lingers on words with intention, and the most hurtful moment comes when she admits, “I know it’s time, but I can’t move on. I don’t want to move on.”

There’s something almost dystopian in how still and suspended the song feels, like wandering through a cold city at night, where time slows and all that’s left are your racing thoughts echoing in your mind. The theme of disconnection, not only from the other person but from yourself– as well as the theme of becoming emotionally stranded are evident within this song.

Sandy isn’t just telling a story, she’s ensuring we, as the listeners, can feel her desperation and agony in real time. This is what makes Cold City a necessary listen for anyone who’s ever loved, lost and been left with unanswered questions.

Whether you’re in the thick of heartbreak or long past it, Cold City reaches something real. Sandy’s words lingers long after the track ends—and it makes you want to hear what else she has to say.