Hallelooya by Kester, Wilson, Elizabeth, Midhila

Some songs are made for a single moment. Hallelooya is made for all of them. Behind the melody is the work of Joby Muttathil, whose composition choices give Hallelooya its distinctive texture.

Every line Kester, Wilson, Elizabeth, Midhila sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Hallelooya, making it as much a performance as a song.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Hallelooya is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

At 3:06, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Years from now, Hallelooya will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.