Next Monday, April 28, singer-songwriter Ellen Shae will kick off the new week with a very special single: The Cricket. Inspired by a life-changing personal event — a stroke — the song tells a story of loss, acceptance, and rediscovering the beauty in life.
After her stroke, Ellen Shae’s life changed suddenly and dramatically. At first, she was consumed by the urge to reclaim her old life, leading to much frustration and sadness. The Cricket traces her journey: realizing that not everything has to return to the way it was, and that change can also create space for new joy and connection. After all, the sun continues to shine, and even a cricket, perhaps missing a leg, still sings its unwavering song.
The Cricket symbolizes the strength to keep going, the joy of still being able to make music, and the warmth of those who remain close. It is a tribute to resilience, creativity, and each new day’s simple yet profound beauty.
With The Cricket, Ellen Shae shows that music remains a source of comfort, strength, and joy, no matter what life may bring.