Sunshine and Serendipity: Eloise Rayner’s “There Goes My Heart”
By Christian Lamitschka for Country Music News International Magazine
North Queensland’s own Eloise Rayner makes a vibrant shift into a brighter, more buoyant musical space with her latest single, “There Goes My Heart.” A departure from her more reflective and mellow work, this track is an unapologetic burst of warmth and joy, capturing the thrilling, dizzying sensation of falling head-first into something new. The song is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration, co-written in a single Zoom session with a stellar lineup of creative minds: Kelly Griffith (Elaskia), Gina Jeffreys, Zara Lindeman, Sarah Buckley, Kylie Gale, and Paul Hagistefanis. This collective energy is palpable in every note, crafting a song that feels both meticulously built and effortlessly alive.
As Rayner herself explains, the song’s origin lay dormant in her “massive list of titles, lyrics and ideas” for a while. However, when she brought the title “There Goes My Heart” to the songwriting group, she had a clear intention: to create something “happy” and infused with “a bit of sunshine.” The result is a song that perfectly embodies this vision, written from the perspective of that specific, euphoric moment when the heart races ahead of the mind. Rayner’s description of this feeling—”your heart is already down the track and your head’s just caught up”—serves as the emotional anchor for the entire track, making it instantly relatable to anyone who has experienced the joyful chaos of new love.
Musically, “There Goes My Heart” is a sonic mirror of its theme. It opens with an upbeat, melodic sensibility that immediately sets a feel-good tone. The instrumentation is bright and crisp, with a driving rhythm section that gives the song a forward momentum, much like the “rush” and “spiral” Rayner intended to create. It’s the kind of track meant to be experienced at full volume, as she suggests, with the car windows down, allowing the music to fill the air. The production is clean and sparkling, ensuring that every element—from the layered vocals to the cheerful guitar riffs—contributes to the overall feeling of unadulterated excitement. It’s a sonic rollercoaster in the best possible way, a track that encourages you to let go and simply feel.
With “There Goes My Heart,” Eloise Rayner not only delivers a deeply personal and uplifting song, but also showcases her versatility as a songwriter. By embracing a lighter musical space, she reminds listeners that good things do exist and that it’s okay to let yourself feel them fully. It’s a beautifully crafted single that stands as a bright and sunny beacon in her discography, celebrating the universal and timeless thrill of a heart that just won’t wait.