Some songs flirt with nostalgia, but “Crush” feels like opening an old diary and finding your heart still scribbled inside the margins. Mathea-Mari’s reimagining of the 2003 Rick Beato–produced track “Crush” is a glittery burst of early-’00s innocence wrapped in modern pop shimmer.
The Norwegian pop singer—who first won hearts as a child prodigy on Norway’s Got Talent and Eurovision Junior—channels that same youthful spark here, delivering a performance that feels both fresh and warmly familiar. Her bright vocal tone, stacked harmonies, and airy layers glide over breathtaking instrumentals and FX that immediately transport you back to ponytails, top-row braces, and that delusional certainty that your favorite pop star would absolutely marry you.
Mathea-Mari taps into the butterflies of those first real feelings, mirroring the lyrics’ dreamy longing: “It’s the crush, the pause, the rush, the spin… It’s the thoughts, the days, the wait.” Her delivery makes each line feel like a secret you whispered into a friend’s ear between classes. And if you ever had a childhood crush who made you irrationally jealous—mine was Logan in third grade, who went to see the Plain White T’s without me—you’ll feel seen.
As she gears up to release three remixed versions of “Crush” from legendary producers Mr. Mig and Austin Leeds, Mathea-Mari proves she’s not just revisiting an old classic—she’s reclaiming it with charm, clarity, and charisma.
Add “Crush” to your playlist, share the butterflies, and support an artist who’s only just beginning her next chapter.
Written by Taylor Berry
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