Okay, so here’s the thing: Maria Solena isn’t just singing on her new single “Open Your Eyes”—she’s casting spells. The jazz queen with the voice smoother than a triple-shot macchiato is back, and this time she’s taking aim at every dusty old stereotype about what a woman “should” be.
From the first note, “Open Your Eyes” hits you with that classic elegance—think Sade at golden hour meets Nancy Wilson sipping espresso in a sunlit jazz bar. But then Maria flips it, weaving in something totally her own: a warm, emotive, this-is-your-soul-talking kind of energy. She’s not trying to be anyone else—she’s got her own thing going, and trust me, it works.
Lyrically, the track is a big, beautiful love letter to women who’ve been underestimated, overlooked, and still somehow keep showing up with open hearts. Whether it’s single moms juggling a million things, or women rising in rooms that were never built for them, Maria’s message is clear: you are more than your age, your appearance, your heartbreak. You are loyalty, empathy, wisdom—and a total force of nature.
The instrumentation? Subtle but loaded with emotion. It gives Maria space to float, dip, and glide through every word like she’s telling you a secret she’s been holding onto for years. The arrangement dances between vintage jazz and something undeniably fresh—like you’re hearing your grandmother’s favorite ballad and a moody new Spotify gem at the same time.
Let’s not forget—Maria’s no rookie. She’s performed with jazz legends, had her music broadcast everywhere from CBC to Coast to Coast AM, and was even praised by Emmy-winner Michael K. Leader for her “transparent” vocal style (aka: she makes you feel things). But with “Open Your Eyes,” she’s not just showing off her chops—she’s making a point.
Bottom line? “Open Your Eyes” is more than just a gorgeous song—it’s a soulful nudge to stop sleepwalking through the way we see women. It’s thoughtful, it’s honest, and it’s got just enough jazz shimmer to keep it spinning on repeat. Open your ears, too—you’re gonna want to hear this.
