There’s something quietly beautiful about the way “So I Will Walk” came into existence. Born from an open mic encounter in Amsterdam and recorded just before Oscar Peris left the city for Ireland, the collaboration between Oscar Peris and Maria Lucia feels less like a calculated duet and more like two wandering artistic paths naturally crossing for a brief moment in time.

The song itself reflects that spirit of transition. Built around gentle folk textures and carried by a sense of emotional openness, “So I Will Walk” is about stepping into uncertainty without needing every answer beforehand. It captures that strange point in life where familiarity begins to lose its meaning, and the unknown suddenly feels more honest than staying still.

Lines like “We keep dancing the routine on a worn out floor” immediately establish the emotional landscape: exhaustion with repetition, with cycles that no longer inspire growth. But instead of turning cynical, the song moves toward surrender and curiosity. There’s a quiet courage in the chorus:

“So I will walk / Even though the path’s unclear”

That sentiment becomes the emotional center of the track, not dramatic rebellion, but a calm decision to keep moving forward despite uncertainty.

What makes the collaboration especially compelling is how naturally both artists’ sensibilities seem to blend. Maria Lucia’s warmth and softness balance Oscar Peris’ introspective and philosophical leanings, creating something that feels grounded yet searching at the same time. Even the creative process behind the song feels deeply personal and handmade: Oscar improvising on saxophone, Maria painting the cover art, both stepping outside of their usual artistic comfort zones.

There’s also an understated universality to the writing. While the lyrics speak specifically about leaving, exploring, and embracing change, they never become overly literal. Instead, the song leaves enough emotional space for listeners to place themselves inside it. Whether it’s about leaving a city, ending a chapter, or simply becoming someone new, “So I Will Walk” understands that growth rarely arrives with certainty attached.

In a musical landscape often driven by immediacy and overstimulation, Oscar Peris and Maria Lucia offer something quieter here: a song that breathes, reflects, and gently encourages movement toward the unknown.

And maybe that’s what makes it resonate most—not that it claims to know where the road leads, but that it walks anyway.