Dear Soulmate, penned by the talented Anna Thoresen, is an exquisite journey both very tender and very introspective in the deep longing for a soulmate. That is poetically visual in its lyrics, full of raw emotion. The text reveals a universal craving inside every human being for contact and intimacy, guiding listeners to look inwardly at both the heartfelt expectations and natural vulnerabilities that surround the generally complicated search for a perfect partner in life.

Thoresen opens with the first, most evocative line, “rose-colored glasses” tinted blue, as a powerful symbol, combining poignantly an air of hope with a tinge of sadness; its color play lives up to that curious mix and conveys the sense of hope daubed in the sadness of waiting and sets up a very introspective tone that carries the song. In the beautifully poetic lines, “I wished for you on a shooting star / Oh, how I wonder where you are?” there exists a deep expression of dreamy, childish hope that is so eloquently put. It reinforces the feeling that the speaker has toward the concept of fate, even if there were to be uncertainty regarding the future and the unknown whereabouts of their beloved.

The chorus, with its strong and resounding repeated question of “How far I have to go / To find my, to feel my, my dear soulmate,” brings a sense of urgency that is both heavy and palpable, vibrating with an impatient deep yearning coupled with an overwhelming need for the experience of love. Lines like “I’ll wait forever” and “How soon can forever be” dramatically represent the paradox patiently waiting for a love that is somehow bound for one, while fervently desiring immediate gratification and fulfillment of those emotional needs. Thoresen’s words ring out so loudly and touchingly because of the great gulf that exists between what is expected and what really happens in life—a struggle that seems to be timeless and deep at the very core of the human heart.

The lyrics then unfold into a second verse and bridge written by Thoresen, bearing imaginative scenes that resound on both the deepest personal and universally relatable levels. Lines like “I hope that you like all my tattoos” are poignantly heartfelt, yet playful and humorous regarding favorite movies, to give a remarkably clear and vivid insight into what could be said to be a snapshot picture, capturing the essence of an ideal love. When this nostalgic and imaginative dialogue is presented in an elaborate manner within the narrative’s bridge, the deep longing that comes out feels almost as if the soulmate, whom the narrator yearns for, really exists within the depths of their heart already. 

Thoresen’s lyrics deal out a strong sense of acceptance with respect to the situation at hand, but she also hangs onto hope in the same breath, an acute poignancy in her imagery of “rose-colored glasses” that curiously change their hue to purple. In “Dear Soulmate,” Thoresen weaves hope, expectation, and perseverance—putting each into the limelight—and gives a piece that anyone waiting for his or her soulmate much identifies with. As such, the song is an unrestrained and emotionally charged dedication to the rare beauty of soulmates and the complicated path taken to find them.