Minna Ora has just released “Rock,” her seventh solo single, and it’s the kind of song that sneaks up on you emotionally. What starts as a straightforward rock track with serious punch turns into something much more personal by the time it’s done.

The Finnish singer knows how to build a song. Those bass tones hit you right in the chest, the drums keep your foot moving without you even thinking about it, and the guitar work is sharp enough to keep you on edge. Minna’s vocals carry real weight here. She’s not just singing words, she’s making a promise: “I will stand right beside you just like a rock.” And you believe her.

There is also story underneath all that energy. It’s about being there for someone, about being that steady thing in a world that won’t stop spinning. Minna’s writing from the perspective of someone talking to their kid before they go out into the world, offering that reassurance we all need at some point. But she’s also looking back, thanking the person who did that for her.

The message is straightforward but it lands: love what makes you happy, love yourself, but know your boundaries. In a time when everything feels constantly in flux, “Rock” asks if there’s anything solid we can still count on. The answer, it seems, is people. The ones who show up. The ones who stay.

The music video with Outi Mäenpää and Ella Valanne takes you back to a time before all the technology, when connection was simpler but maybe more real. It’s a nice touch that reinforces what the song is really about: being present for each other, generation after generation.

You can listen here.