Nobody makes romance filled songs like Laufey. In her new release, A Matter Of Time: The Final Hour, she continues on that cycle by not only writing a new chapter, but by finishing a story. And the final pages will leave you wanting more.

This new edition is an epilogue to A Matter Of TIme, an album already featuring many songs rooted in self-reflection, romance, and vulnerability. While the original explored the excitement and confusion of falling in love, The Final Hour has a deeper meaning in trying to figure out what happens when that love falls apart.

The original album features songs such as “Lover Girl” and “Silver Lining,” that truly capture the feeling of fresh love mixed with the optimism of romance. However, even with these romantic tones, Laufey still includes songs like “Too Little, Too Late,”that show the ultimate purpose of the epilogue. The five new songs in The Final Hour form a clear narrative where each one helps towards the conclusion of the story.

“Seems Like Old Times” is really important as it represents nostalgia. It’s the moment where the relationship is no longer there, yet the memories still linger. This song sounds very calming, especially the instrumentals, and then changes to being more upbeat along with a faster pace to emphasize the idea of someone remembering their past.

“Madwoman” marks the turning point. Here, love becomes unstable. And the song is able to catch the sense of chaos by staying upbeat throughout the whole song. This song shows that love is no longer about romance; instead, it’s about losing oneself in the whole process. This song embodies the perfect sense of knowing that something is unhealthy, yet still desiring it.

Similarly, “How I Get” builds onto the idea of being addicted to the wrong kind of person, as it is emphasized multiple times in the chorus. Laufey represents herself as someone who is composed and aware of things that she will regret, thus she stays far away from them. But this song reveals the realization that sometimes, while falling in love feels amazing, it can ultimately lead to one losing their own true self.

“I Wait, I Wait, I Wait,” as the name suggests, is about the period of time where everything is filled with stillness and the chaos starts to fade away. This song is the perfect representation of waiting and holding onto that one last bit of hope over something that may never return again. Yet, the song ends with a soft, calming, instrumental, showcasing the shift from madness to denial.

Last but not least, “I’ll Forget about You (in time)” closes the story. This song finally ends with acceptance and shows the journey after a heartbreak. Although it isn’t a dramatic ending, the lyrics still embody the feeling of knowing you have to let someone go, even if you loved them dearly. For the most part, this song is quiet, and peaceful, symbolizing the aftermath of falling in love with someone.

Musically, Laufey stays true to her music style in A Matter Of Time: The Final Hour. She continues to incorporate her signature soft jazz, orchestral elements in her music. But there’s a noticeable shift in tone as she makes the vocals sound heavier in order to reflect the emotional weight of the lyrics.

By mixing those ingredients, Laufey transforms her original album into something much deeper that is able to portray love in its highs and lows. Across both albums, Laufey builds an emotional arc that begins with idealizing romance, and then shifting to falling out of love. It shows that love is not always meant to last, especially when it brings pain.

Grade: A-

A Matter of Time:The Final Hour finds Laufey at her most emotional state-like a perfectly timed goodbye that lingers just a second too long

by Ayesha Zafar Ullah

Published April 27, 2026

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