What does love mean to you?
For some, it’s as simple as laughing on the couch with a friend. For others, it’s an extravagant romantic gesture. Love might look like holding a newborn for the first time or showing up at your parents’ doorstep for a surprise visit. However it looks, love surrounds us every day—and at its core, it’s always built on kindness and respect.
That’s the message Ella Langley brought to fans during a recent stop in Edmonton while opening for Morgan Wallen. Standing center stage, the Alabama native didn’t just sing—she shared a piece of her heart.
“Love Is Everything”
Before leading into her song “Nicotine”, Langley paused to speak directly to the crowd:
“Do I have anybody in love with somebody else out there tonight? Do I have anybody looking for love out there tonight? Alright, for those of you who are in love with somebody, you can sing this song to them. Good for you, we’re jealous, everyone here. If not, and you’re looking for that kind of love… To me, love is everything. It’s passionate, it’s honest, it’s hardworking. It’s forgiveness. I’m looking for that. Somebody that I just know is my person.”
Her honesty resonated deeply. Fans cheered not just for her words, but for the vulnerability behind them.
The Craving of Connection
That moment flowed naturally into “Nicotine”, a standout track from her 2024 project Hungover. The song captures the kind of fiery, addictive love so many long for—a connection you can’t shake, a craving that lingers long after the moment passes.
With its imagery of smoky rings, neon lights, and late-night confessions, the track paints love as both intoxicating and consuming. For fans in Edmonton, the performance was more than just a song—it was a shared reflection on what it means to yearn for something real.
Relatable Vulnerability
Since returning to the stage, Langley has offered fans a few of these stripped-down, emotional moments. They highlight a softer side of the artist, one that stands alongside her trademark grit and swagger. It’s this balance—tough and vulnerable, confident yet searching—that makes her so relatable.
For fans, hearing her open up about what she wants in love makes her music hit even harder. Whether you’re happily in love or still searching, “Nicotine” offers an anthem for longing, passion, and connection.
A Promise of What’s to Come
One day, Ella Langley will likely find the love she describes so vividly on stage. Until then, she’s turning that search into songs that fans can see themselves in—songs that hit like a stiff drink at the end of the night or a spark under neon lights.
And judging by the crowd’s reaction in Edmonton, her fans will be right there with her every step of the way.
