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On Jun 12, 2026, Tori Kelly released her sixth studio album “God Must Really Love Me”. Essentially, this is Kelly’s Kelly’s “gratitude” record, built around faith, marriage, motherhood, and a softer but still vocally rich R&B/gospel-pop palette. Motherhood didn’t pause her writing; if anything, it accelerated it.

The track “God Must Really Love Me” is only about one minute long, but it sets the whole emotional vibe for the whole album. Tori wrote the song for her son Zayden, and the track also includes his voice. The intro frames Zayden as a blessing and introduces the album’s central feeling of gratitude. Tori once shared a moment of herself softly humming this melody while holding her newborn baby. Looking at this new life in her arms, she seems to see him not only as a miracle, but also as a sign of God’s generous love for her. The organ immediately brings in a gospel atmosphere, making the song feel warm, sacred, and full of gratitude toward God.

“Control” brings that faith into a much more everyday setting. The song is filled with small, familiar moments of chaos, like losing her keys and trying to feed the baby. But when the chorus arrives, all of that stress turns into surrender. The faith here happens inside the exhaustion, pressure, and tiny anxieties of postpartum life. The song turns ordinary domestic chaos into a spiritual release.

Like wow
Used to be ground under my feet
But now
Just tryna get my baby to eat
Somehow
All of these days turn into weeks
I see my life change every time that I blink

“Fly” is also one of my picks. It is a brighter pop-gospel moment on the album. My favorite PJ Morton joined the production, making the chord progression feel warm, soulful, and smooth. The chorus comes in so naturally, and using the line “You close your eyes as you begin to fly” to connect the pre-chorus and chorus is such a smart move. When Tori sings the word “fly,” the melody and harmonies rise together, making the whole moment feel even more lifted.

If “Fly” represents the optimistic side of the album, then “Bird” is almost the opposite. One is about rising upward, while the other is about the fear of falling down. “Bird” is rooted in Tori’s parents’ 2019 divorce and her fear of relational instability. In her interview, Tori shared that even though she was already an adult when her parents divorced, the end of their marriage still affected her deeply. It made her start worrying about the future of her own marriage.

“Tokyo” is also my personal pick from the album. It brings a smoother R&B feel with a lighter beat, giving the record a brief sense of movement and fresh air. I love the melody of the chorus and the small rap part.

“Bliss” shows one of the warmest and most intimate sides of Tori’s voice. The song feels like a lullaby written while holding her son: soft, acoustic, and filled with layered harmonies. She also included the sound of Zayden crying, which makes the track feel even more personal.

Throughout the album, I can feel that Tori wants to keep these real moments rather than polish motherhood into something perfect and distant. Those samples used carry the full weight of love: love for her child, love for her husband, love for herself, and gratitude for God’s presence in her life.

Through these songs, Tori tells a story that has been building for years, while also showing the audience the most real version of herself. She presents motherhood in all its different emotions, whether it feels bright, vulnerable, peaceful, or uncertain.

I’ve spent the whole afternoon with this album. Now it’s your turn. Enjoy.

Blog Date: Jun 22, 2026