Lewis Capaldi marks return to scene with new single Survive
The experience prompted the singer to take an extended break from the limelight — a move he later described to his 1.5 million followers on X as 'the most difficult decision of his life.'
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(Image: Newsquest) Described as 'bold' and 'brutally honest,' Survive opens with the vulnerable line: 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough, I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up.'
The track offers a deeply personal glimpse into Lewis's mental and emotional journey over the past year.
It also sees him reunite with close collaborator Romans, who co-wrote his global smash hit Someone You Loved, now certified 10x platinum.
The song remains the UK's most-streamed track of all time and the fourth most-streamed globally.
The 28-year-old's reemergence follows a string of intimate, low-pressure performances across Scotland in May, held in partnership with mental health charity CALM during Mental Health Awareness Week.
These low-pressure performances were designed to help him test his comfort and readiness to return to music full-time, and were hailed by fans as a 'triumph.'
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(Image: Newsquest) The latest release follows the phenomenal success of his second studio album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK.
In April 2023, the singer shared his behind-the-scenes struggles with the release of his candid, Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I'm Feeling Now.
The film soared to the top of Netflix's global charts, becoming the platform's most-watched release at the time.
With eight UK Top 10 singles, five number ones, and over 30 billion streams worldwide, the global popstar has solidified his status as one of Britain's most successful and beloved artists.
Fans have been buzzing with speculation that the beloved singer may be planning a surprise return to Glastonbury this weekend.
READ MORE: Lewis Capaldi fans speculate star plans Glastonbury surprise
The Glasgow Times reported that festival goers believe they've uncovered clues pointing to a secret set at the legendary festival.
A mysterious billboard appeared in St Enoch Square, Glasgow, displaying the cryptic message: 'I refuse to spend my best years rotting in the sun.'
The red text on a white background also included a phone number for fans to sign up for updates, prompting widespread speculation that Capaldi is the unnamed "TBA" artist set to perform on the Pyramid Stage.
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