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"Can We Talk?" About Elijah Woods' Debut Album

Abby Crabill
Oct 15, 2025
3 min read
Photo Courtesy Of: Austin Calvello

Pop artist Elijah Woods is a multitalented musician by every definition, from singing/songwriting to producing. Elijah's latest release, his debut album, "Can We Talk?", is the epitome of his storytelling skills.

About the album, Elijah says, "It’s a collection of late-night thoughts and real conversations—things I’ve said, things I wish I’d said, and things I’ll probably never say out loud. For me, it’s about the messy, beautiful parts of trying to connect with people and how easy it is to get lost in miscommunication. At the same time, I was chasing a sense of sonic maturity—finding comfort in letting songs breathe emotionally while still pulling listeners in with production that feels big, bold, and alive. This album feels like finally letting people sit in the room with me while I figure it all out.”


Overall, the 11-track album flows rhythmically from track to track, contrasting the highs and lows of life. The musical aspect of the songs create the general dance-worthiness that is typical of pop music, while the lyrics remain raw and honest, as if the artist is sitting down having these personal conversations with you.

The album is a great example of Elijah's storytelling. The tracks on this album play as a complete story with a clear beginning (So Good), climax (Slicked Back Hair), and end (That's All Folks). Noticeably, the instrumentals in these three songs feel the most prevalent, setting them apart from the other tracks in the album. When first listening through the album, the song lyrics may feel heavily relationship-focused, but a closer listen also reveals a deeper self-reflection throughout.


The track, "Could You Love Me?," is a standout track for Elijah's vocals alone. His layered vocals feel delicate, allowing the listener to feel his emotions as he questions his relationship.

As the song builds, the chorus is full of questions that Elijah asks the other person in the relationship. Lyrics like, "Would you call me up just to ask how I’m doing? Could you just for once think of someone but you?" leads up to him reiterating the title question, "Could you love me like you love yourself?"


As far as lyrics go, the tracks "Cutting The Grass" and "Slicked Back Hair" are the clear winners. Both tracks explore themes of self-reflection through very personal experiences.

Self-reflection is prominent in the lyrics of "Cutting The Grass," as Elijah explores the meaning of the work he is doing. In the verses he explores his future and past, using the chorus to break it up by bringing himself back to the here and now moment. Despite looking at his personal experience, listeners can easily relate their own lives to the broader themes. The chorus is full of universal paradoxes like, "Work late to just be tired// Get hurt to get inspired// Refresh to watch it load// And I’ll move too fast to take it slow// And I’ll catch up to go in circles// Practice to run rehearsals// Hold too tight to let it go// Am I cutting the grass to watch it grow?"

"Slicked Back Hair" is also heavy on self-reflection, as Elijah compares his past self to who he currently is now that he has found a loving relationship. The lyrics are some of the most raw, as Elijah sort of pokes fun at his former self, admitting, "Baby, I’m so glad you didn’t know me." The lyrics, "Slicked-back hair and the skinny jeans// The type I tell you that “I love you”// then get up and leave// And I was in and I was out// and never in between, oh oh// And then you crash right in through an open door// And suddenly I’m having feelings that I didn’t before," paint a picture that also allows listeners to see a bit of themselves in Elijah.


Along with the album's release, Elijah also released the official music video for the opening track, "So Good."


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