Through this composition of a strong autobiographical nature, Dalia explores one of the deepest fears that can accompany those who have experienced traumatic childhood experiences: the fear of replicating in adulthood the behaviors of those who harmed them. The song is an intimate reflection on memory, identity, and the possibility of breaking inherited patterns of violence.
The title itself, which could be translated as 'What if I look up?', encapsulates the central concern of the composition: the fear of discovering traits of the person who caused those wounds within oneself. Dalia thus transforms a personal experience into a universal message about the importance of recognizing the suffering endured to prevent its repetition.
Musically, 'What if I look up?' moves between dream pop and alternative pop, with an immersive and melancholic atmosphere that accompanies the emotional intensity of the lyrics. The song was produced by Charlie.
Dalia Van Bergen, originally from L'Alfàs del Pi, began her musical training in the town at the age of 11. She later continued her studies in composition and performance at the prestigious LIPA university in Liverpool. Her first releases were 'Nothing but Pain' and 'Pink Clouds', alongside her sister Chloé van Bergen. She has released tracks such as 'Bellyfish', 'Hardest Part', and 'Hanging by a Thread', exploring romantic disappointments and personal vindication in 'Stupid Lover Girl' and 'Cut It Off!'.
During 2026, Dalia intensified her creative activity with songs like 'Eden', 'Blue June', and 'Running with the Wolves', gathered in an EP project, to which 'you said my sun was always blue, but I’ll let that die with you' is added. This new phase also highlights 'Through generations', 'Samsara', and 'Colour (of my father)', compositions that delve into family relationships and emotional inheritance.
Her track 'Samsara' reached number one on Spotify's Our Generation chart and was included in New Music Friday. The artist also has the support of BBC Radio 1 Introducing and has performed at festivals such as The Great Escape and Also Festival.
With 'What if I look up?', Dalia continues to develop her own musical universe, combining alternative pop with deeply personal lyrics. Her artistic proposal transforms difficult experiences into songs, demonstrating how music can also become a tool to express emotions, confront the past, and claim the possibility of building a different future.
