Matreya releases 'I Saw The Light': a powerful testament of self-discovery and emotional healing

Hailing from Birmingham, enigmatic singer Matreya has returned with ‘I Saw The Light’ - the latest chapter chronicling his monumental journey of healing, spirituality and self-discovery. For those searching for hope in dark, uncertain times, it offers a soulful anthem - liberating yet confrontational - challenging old habits while revealing his ongoing struggle with inner demons and his past journey through depression.

‘I Saw The Light’ feels like a transformative therapy session in music form, combining sweeping vocals with a slick, powerful beat and intense, expressive vocals that forge a haunting atmosphere. While his debut single ‘Eagles’ offered a gentle introduction to his artistic universe, ‘I Saw The Light’ plunges us into his most personal and evocative lyricism to date. Born from a transformative moment of surrender and the embrace of radical change, the track unfolds with tribal-inspired percussion, a haunting swell of backing vocals, and melancholic string synths - weaving together an irresistible and immersive sonic experience.



The music video is a striking theatrical interpretation, poetically amplifying the song’s message. It opens with Matreya alone in a stark black void, illuminated by a single commanding spotlight. From the outset, he lays himself bare, inviting viewers into the depths of his spiritual journey. Throughout, fleeting symbols mark his prolonged emotional struggle: gloved hands dragging him into darkness, anguished screams into the void, and bursts of interpretative movement. As the lyric ‘wake up’ approaches, he pauses, reaching a moment of profound clarity.

This sense of tension and release courses through the track’s propulsive rhythm - a relentless surge of intensity that builds as Matreya wrestles with his inner voice. Yet within the chorus lies a melodic, danceable joy, hinting at the promise of transformation and hopeful renewal. The single is timely launched alongside his own advocacy for healing - #FromDarknessToLight - a heartfelt video series where the artist will sit down with some of the world’s most influential spiritual leaders and yoga teachers to talk openly about everything from anxiety and depression to wellness, Buddhism and ancient healing rituals.

This powerful song doesn’t arrive without its inspiring backstory. After originally rising to fame on The X Factor in 2015, he was hit by a heartbreaking personal tragedy - causing him to spiral into a deep depression. After being offered the choice for medication, he chose alternative healing instead and explored Reiki, meditation, and Qi Gong - transformative practices that changed everything and sparked the inspiration behind ‘I Saw The Light’.

Listen To ‘I Saw The Light’ here.