Sam Fender & Olivia Dean Strike A Powerful Chord With “Rein Me In” Duet
- Charles Luberisse
- Jun 21
- 1 min read
Written By: Big C
Two voices, one heartache, split by timing, stitched by truth. UK rock luminary Sam Fender returns with a reimagined version of his beloved track Rein Me In, now featuring BRIT and Mercury Prize nominee Olivia Dean. Originally featured on his chart-topping album People Watching, the new duet infuses fresh vulnerability and balance, trading perspectives in a beautifully executed vocal exchange. Olivia’s verse adds nuance and a tender counterpoint to Sam’s gritty emotional core, amplifying the song’s original theme of longing and relationship fatigue. In discussing the collaboration, Sam emphasized the importance of authenticity:
If I collaborate with another artist on one of my songs, I prefer they write a new part and make it their own... Olivia added a female perspective to ‘Rein Me In,’ and I think it’s all the better for it.
Olivia echoed the sentiment, saying:
‘Rein Me In’ is my favorite song on Sam’s album… so it was a pleasure to write a new verse from a female perspective.
Their mutual admiration translates effortlessly into this stirring reinterpretation. Shot at Sam’s electrifying sold-out stadium shows in London and Newcastle, the official video captures both intimacy and grandeur, watching their chemistry unfold in front of 80,000 fans feels both cinematic and deeply personal. Stream “Rein Me In” now, watch the official video, and follow Sam Fender and Olivia Dean for more powerful performances. Look out for more tour updates from Sam Fender.
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