Aria Eden On the Making Of “One More Night”
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind "One More Night" and the story it tells?
The song is about being drawn to someone even though you know they’re not good for you. It’s this push and pull between holding onto someone, or the idea of them, and grappling with the knowing that at some point you have to stop going back. At some point, there will be one last time or one last night together, but you’re just not ready to make that choice yet and walk away for good.
What impact do you hope "One More Night" will have on your audience?
The song isn’t so much trying to explain or justify why we go back to someone, but that it’s a messy process to try and disentangle ourselves from the people we’re drawn to. You look back at someone you had a relationship with and you’re like “what did I see in this person?”, but when you’re in it, it can feel so all consuming. I think you realize that the reason you were drawn to them has so much more to do with you than anything else, and I think a lot of people can relate to that.
What has been one of your most favorite memories along the path to making this track?
I wrote and recorded this song over eight years ago. At the time, my music journey looked really different. I was so young, going to school full time, working multiple part time jobs. I had no knowledge of the music industry. I had never shared the songs I’d written with anyone. And then it seemed like out of nowhere I had an independent investor who had seen me singing a cover online and wanted to support my music career. Suddenly, I was in writing sessions with unbelievable artists like Jessie Reyez, recording my music in the studio, meeting with record executives at major labels, and being offered a publishing deal. And when everything stopped, when the deal didn’t happen, and people walked away, everything that had been moving so fast, just got really dark and quiet. For my own wellbeing, I had to take a break for a while. I told myself I would release this song someday on my own. I didn’t think it would take me this long to do it, but I’m really proud I did it, and on my own terms and my own time.
What do you find most rewarding about co-writing with others?
I met the producer and one of the co-writers on the song, Nathan Ferraro, over 10 years ago. I’m so grateful for his guidance and mentorship over the years. He helped me navigate the music industry as a young woman and encouraged me to release my music. He’s a powerhouse, but also a super humble person. He just collaborated on Beyoncé's hit single, “Texas hold’em”, and has worked with so many artists that I admire. It means a lot to have someone like that cheering you on. It’s that type of support from other collaborators that really moves me.
What role do you feel emotions play in your music, and how do you channel them into your performances?
Your girl is a Cancer Sun and a Pisces Moon - I was never going to be chill. I was born full of emotions, all bubbling and brimming. Music has always been an outlet to help me make sense of my feelings. I also take a lot of inspiration from the land around me. The song is intentionally thick and heavy. With the bass and cello, it’s meant to evoke a heady dream-like feeling of being allured by the force of the ocean, just like how we can be entranced by someone, without even realizing or caring how dangerous it might be.