Tyla’s latest single, “Bliss,” released on May 9, 2025, marks a significant evolution in her musical journey. Known for her fusion of amapiano, afrobeats, R&B, and pop, Tyla delivers a track that delves deep into the euphoria of love. The song’s lyrics, such as “I don’t wanna be in the world without you,” express an intense longing and the transformative power of love. This theme is further emphasized in the chorus, where she sings, “You take me to bliss / Never felt a love like this,” highlighting the profound impact of her partner on her sense of peace and happiness.


The production of “Bliss” is a testament to Tyla’s commitment to innovation. Collaborating with producers Nolan Lambroza, Dylan Wiggins, and NovaWav, the track features a blend of soft vocals and rhythmic beats that create a dreamy soundscape. This combination allows listeners to immerse themselves in the emotions conveyed, making the experience both intimate and expansive.

Visually, the music video for “Bliss,” directed by the renowned Director X, complements the song’s themes. Set against a dramatic desert backdrop, the video showcases Tyla’s vulnerability and strength, as she navigates through a surreal landscape. Her performance, characterized by expressive dance and emotive expressions, captures the essence of the song’s message about the highs and lows of love.

“Bliss” has garnered positive reactions from fans and critics alike. On platforms like Reddit, listeners have praised the song’s soothing beat and Tyla’s captivating vocals. Comments highlight the track’s potential as a summer anthem and its ability to resonate with a wide audience.

Verse 2 & Thematic Deepening: Romantic Euphoria

The second verse of “Bliss” deepens the romantic metaphor, pivoting from the abstract concept of love as light and sanctuary to something more tactile and intoxicating:

“You’re the Coke to my Hennessy / Every turn leads you back to me”

This line is clever, playful, and unmistakably sensual. Tyla evokes a familiar pairing—Coke and Hennessy—to symbolize harmony, indulgence, and an addictive chemistry between lovers. In its simplicity, the metaphor is rich: the two elements complement each other, much like the singer and her partner.

It also plays into the theme of inevitability. “Every turn leads you back to me” suggests that this relationship transcends coincidence—it’s fated. It’s a love that orbits around itself, regardless of external turbulence.

Refrain & Repetition

The refrain returns to ground us again in physical and emotional passion:

“Burnin’ desire when you throw your arms all around me / Need to feel all your passion”

The language of desire, passion, and wholeness repeats here. Tyla crafts a loop of longing—not just for intimacy, but for transcendence through connection. Every time the refrain returns, it doesn’t just echo previous lines—it intensifies them, like waves of emotion washing over the listener.

The line “I see further than hindsight” is particularly powerful. It suggests that this relationship gives her not just perspective but a sense of clarity and future direction. In love, she finds vision.

The pre-chorus, again echoing with “Take me out my mind,” feels like a plea—both spiritual and sensual. It’s about escaping into the bliss of another person, leaving behind anxiety, self-doubt, overthinking. In a world that constantly demands control and logic, Tyla craves surrender—something that only deep love seems to offer her.

And when the chorus hits again:

“You take me to bliss / Never felt a love like this”

It lands harder than before. Because now we’ve seen the vulnerability in the verses, the vivid metaphors in the refrain, the intimacy of the pre-chorus. The repetition feels earned—it’s not just lyrical filler, it’s mantra-like, meditative.

The Outro: Closing the Loop

The outro ties the entire emotional journey back to the beginning—but more tender, more exposed. It blends lyrics from the first verse and chorus but delivers them with a sense of resolution:

“I don’t wanna be in the world without you… Or the light might go away”

Here, Tyla affirms what was only hinted at before. This isn’t just infatuation—it’s survival. The love she’s singing about is a light source, a reason to exist, a kind of metaphysical tether to reality.

Musically, the outro is stripped down, atmospheric. There’s a faint echo that wraps around the final lines, reinforcing the idea that this bliss she describes isn’t only about emotion—it’s a place she inhabits, almost like a dreamscape.

With “Bliss,” Tyla accomplishes something deceptively complex: she writes a song that is deeply personal, overtly romantic, and quietly existential—all wrapped in an airy pop-R&B aesthetic.

It isn’t flashy. There’s no heavy drop, no cloying hook. Instead, she builds the song with layered softness—letting the melody do emotional lifting, and letting space between lines mirror emotional clarity. It’s the sonic equivalent of floating: peaceful, weightless, but powerful.

It also reflects her artistic growth. While her earlier hits like “Water” and “On and On” blended amapiano with pop heat, “Bliss” chooses restraint. It’s a more introspective offering, suggesting that Tyla isn’t just chasing chart success—she’s building emotional depth and thematic range.

For fans of artists like SZA, Snoh Aalegra, or even Billie Eilish, “Bliss” feels familiar in mood but distinct in flavor. It’s unmistakably Tyla: South African roots, global polish, emotionally grounded.