“Somewhere I Know” - Mar Charav | REVIEW

“Somewhere I Know” is an introspective ballad about life after death. Marc Charav sings about a place that he dreams of in remembrance of someone. While the place itself isn’t specified in the song, the lyrics center around that feeling in a way people can relate to. He sings like he feels the distance between him and his grandparents growing further apart.

The song opens with conditional statements about wanting to show more, but would rather see them in a place where they’ll be at peace. For example, the first verse:

“If I could only tell

What I’ve been dreaming again

I sure know you’ve never seen (I’ll never get to talk about my dreams with you)

But I might show you how it’ll be.” (But you can see them from the other side)

Charav said he wrote “Somewhere I Know” sometime after losing his grandparents. “I had this dream one night about a beautiful place like heaven,” he said. “So the meaning of the song is sharing a place up there with someone we love who passed away and now lives in that beautiful place.”

The music sounds like a reinterpretation of “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane. The production gives off the sentiment of sharing a special place with someone, even in their final moments. The buildup before the second chorus was worth it because the cello accompaniment towards the end brought Coldplay-coded emotions to the forefront.

Like Keane member Tim Rice-Oxley said, it’s not about a geographical location, but rather the feeling it brings and how it connects with people. “It's about being able to draw strength from a place or experience you've shared with someone,” he said on The Mirror. “I think it's an idea a lot of people can relate to."

Know someone who’s a fan of Coldplay, Keane, or any indie rock bands with powerful ballads? Tell them to check out Mar Charav.

About Mar Charav

Mar Charav is a UK-based independent singer-songwriter and full-time musician who’s originally from Italy but has lived in Spain all his life. A few years ago, he moved to Glasgow to pursue his dream of building a fan base and playing at venues and festivals all around.

With roots in indie rock, his early music was marked by powerful, stadium-sized energy, capturing the intensity of a massive band in full swing. His main inspiration has been Coldplay since he started writing songs, and his music explores life's thoughts and love, offering both anthemic highs and introspective depths.

Charav released his self-titled EP in 2024, featuring 4 songs: “Stories and Lies”, “We Only Live Once”, “Old Times”, and “Without Regrets”.

Mar Charav blends delicate piano, soulful cello, and a few full-band tracks, creating an emotive sound that balances nostalgia with contemporary energy. Whether it's a soaring anthem or a soft ballad, Mar Charav invites listeners to experience the full spectrum of emotion and sound.

Written by Yaba Ahounou