"Let’s Choose Love" is a song by Dutch music project UMFELD. It was the project's second single, originally released on August 7, 2026 August 7, 2026. by the independent label Hilversongs. It features lead vocals by UK pop singer and BRIT School graduate Eden Hunter Retrieved September 13, 2026. (credited as Ruby Ryder) Retrieved September 13, 2026. August 7, 2026. and backing vocals by Nigerian close harmony group RIZYN. Retrieved September 13, 2026.

Besides the original version, several distinct alternate mixes were issued as 2-track singles, pairing vocal and 'dub' versions. Six full vocal versions of these alternate mixes were collected on the EP Let’s Choose Love (The Reworks), published on September 4, 2026. September 4, 2026. For both the original and acoustic version of "Let’s Choose Love" alternate mixes of the previous single, "We Are The World United", were used as B-sides. August 7, 2026. August 14, 2026.

Development and release "Let’s Choose Love" was written by music journalist Pierre Oitmann, during a train ride on April 3, 2022, when he went to visit his parents. August 7, 2026. At this point in time, the term 'choose love' had been in use by various initiatives, like the fund-raising social movement Let’s Choose Love, Retrieved September 13, 2026. the global humanitarian aid organisation Choose Love, Retrieved September 13, 2026. and the non-profit organisation Choose Love Movement Retrieved September 13, 2026. founded by Scarlett Lewis, Retrieved September 13, 2026. whose six-year old son was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December 2012. Retrieved September 13, 2026. However, according to UMFELD, the song was primarily written as 'a direct response to all the major events going on in the world at the time — and still', referencing the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. August 7, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026. Footage of the Bucha massacre started to emerge two days prior to writing the song, April 3, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2026. April 6, 2022. Retrieved September 13, 2026. although the chorus idea originated a few weeks earlier. August 7, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026.

The lead vocalist credited for "Let's Choose Love" is Ruby Ryder, which is a pseudonym for Eden Hunter. Retrieved September 13, 2026. The nickname refers to her red hair, and references the DC Comics character of the same name. August 26, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2026. Prior to lending her vocals to the UMFELD single, Hunter released her debut EP The Circus Man and appeared on the charity single "Your Light Will Shine", dedicated to the late RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne. September 17, 2025. On its day of release, US duo Play-N-Skillz shared a story on Instagram featuring "Let's Choose Love". Artwork The cover image was created by Oitmann as well. Retrieved September 13, 2026. It shows a heavily stylised representation of a heart symbol against a white background with the title written across it in blocky, white lettering. The sloppy red colouring represents a filled-out ballot, which ties into the song’s premise of opting to "choose love". August 7, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026. The image was repurposed for alternate single and EP covers of the song in a variety of colours.

Composition Influences The original version was described as "a pop song with 1980s drums, an EDM-style build-up, a Beach Boys-like choir, and a dash of Eurovision". September 5, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026. Early 80s synthpop bands like The Human League, a-ha, and Alphaville were also mentioned as influences, as well as Stock Aitken Waterman, Pet Shop Boys, and "a little bit of Avicii". September 26, 2026. Following the original release, the song was remixed in various genres, mostly from the realm of electronic music, including downtempo, synthwave, and house music, as well as reggae.

Music and lyrics "Let’s Choose Love" is a fast-paced dance-pop song at 135 BPM, written in the key of E major. The original mix opens with a short orchestral section, with singer Eden Hunter whispering the line: "Come dance through the darkness." Meanwhile the backing vocalists perform a choral crescendo, right before an acoustic guitar starts strumming the first verse. Over the course of the song arps and chords played by synthesizers are mixed to the foreground, before a breakdown in the bridge highlights the vocal harmony choir. The main mix and Reggae Rework both include a 2016 audio recording of Oitmann's parents' pet dogs, named Lizzy and Nora, layered behind the drum track. September 12, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026. As such, they are credited as "guest vocalists". Retrieved September 13, 2026.

Thematically, the song ties into UMFELD’s previous single, "We Are the World United", echoing similar sentiments of solidarity and pacifism, while at the same time offering a decidedly more individualistic view, with the lyrics being written from a first-person perspective instead of the former song’s first-person plural form. Retrieved September 11, 2026. It also differs by leaving out symbolism or imagery related to spirituality or religion, instead focussing on "getting by in everyday life, no matter the circumstances". From lead vocalist Eden Hunter's perspective, as a queer artist and a staunch supporter of LGBTQ rights, Retrieved September 13, 2026. the song also relates to the acceptance of sexual and gender minorities. Retrieved September 13, 2026. The song’s publisher stated "Let’s Choose Love" is about hope and human resilience. August 7, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026.

Track listings

Personnel Credits adapted from Spotify.

Musicians Pierre Oitmann – programming, keyboards, finger snaps Eden Hunter (credited as Ruby Ryder) – lead vocals, harmony vocals Samuel Osaroekiye – harmony vocals Emmanuel Onubuogu – harmony vocals Nanya Ijeh – harmony vocals Lizzy & Nora – Guest vocals (original and reggae version) Federico Tarquini – Acoustic guitar (original and acoustic version)

Technical Pierre Oitmann – mixing engineer, mastering engineer

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