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Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi opens up on mental health battle that forced him off stage in candid interview
The singer, 28, made headlines at Glastonbury in 2023 when anxiety visibly overwhelmed him on stage. Lewis Capaldi has opened up for the first time about the mental health battle that forced him offstage and the therapy sessions that enabled his comeback. The singer, 28, made headlines at Glastonbury in 2023 when anxiety visibly overwhelmed him on stage. Describing the experience as the worst moment of his career, Lewis said: Recalling his 'embarrassing' moment on the Glastonbury stage two years ago, Capaldi said: 'I think I probably knew two songs into the set of Glastonbury that I couldn't do it. ' Glastonbury is obviously the big deal. It's the biggest deal. And it was the Pyramid stage. So it was a big old gig. Second song in and I was like, I can't keep doing this to myself and other people as well. 'People were coming to gigs and it's not how you want to watch a show. 'As far as I was concerned, I was like, I'm done indefinitely. 'I didn't take a break to just focus on getting better. I took a break because I needed a break and to sort of release the pressure valve a little bit. ' In a video made for the world's largest online therapy platform BetterHelp, Capaldi recalled the Glastonbury 2023 breakdown. He said: 'I was on stage and I was on complete autopilot. In my head, I feel 1000 miles away there. I watch it back and I actually feel sad watching it. 'I don't watch that back as I know everyone else does, as what an incredible moment. 'It is a beautiful moment and people really were helping me and like they helped me get through it. 'They made it like a much less embarrassing moment where if no one was singing along, it would have been pretty bleak. 'The reason I got so anxious in the first place is because I wasn't living in the moment at all. I was catastrophising everyone that could go wrong.' Capaldi, who returned to Glastonbury last month for an emotional comeback show, is currently No1 in the charts with a single called, Survive, which also deals with his mental health struggles. The singer, from Whitburn, West Lothian, fought back the tears several times as he performed at the festival's Pyramid stage in June. He waved and told the crowd: 'The last three years haven't been the best for me. It's been a difficult time. This has been my f***ing goal, to get back here doing this.' He added: 'Glastonbury. It's so good to be back. I'm not going to say much up here today because if I do I think I'm going to start crying. 'But it's just amazing to be here with you all and I can't thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me. Second time is a charm.' The singer first achieved success in 2019 with breakthrough single Someone You Loved, which remained No.1 for seven weeks and also topped the charts in the US. A debut album Divinely Inspired To A Hellish Extent also hit the No1 spot as did the 2023 follow up album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent. But the success took a toll on his health. Capaldi previously talked openly about his struggles with Tourette's in a documentary How I'm Feeling now, which aired on Netflix in April 2023, two months before his breakdown at Glastonbury. He cites therapy as the reason he was able to return to music and wants others to have access to the same support and is supporting a BetterHelp campaign to give away 734,000 hours of free online therapy, 1000 hours for each of the 734 days in which Capaldi took a break – providing people a free month of BetterHelp. 'Therapy is the reason why I am able to be a musician again,' Capaldi said. 'I don't think I'll ever stop going to therapy after the impact it's had on my life over the past two years. I want to support my fans as they've supported me, which is why I'm donating 734,000 hours together with BetterHelp.' He said anxiety had 'overtaken' him by the end of his 2023 tour – when his mental health challenges reached their peak. Sara Brooks, Chief Growth Officer of BetterHelp, said: 'We've seen through our data that globally 3 in 4 people agree that seeking mental health support is important, yet most people are afraid to ask for help. To have someone as globally recognised as Lewis Capaldi share so authentically how getting help through online therapy has transformed his life is incredibly powerful. 'We're grateful to have Lewis speak up and use his platform to help break down the stigma of therapy.' BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it's the world's largest online therapy service with a network of 30,000 credentialed therapists, helping millions of people access therapy worldwide.
Edinburgh Live
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lewis Capaldi's new song shoots to No1 just days after comeback Glastonbury gig
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info West Lothian's Lewis Capaldi has scored his sixth No1 single two years after he took a lengthy break from music due to mental health. The singer's latest song 'Survive' was released on Friday, just hours before he made a surprise appearance on the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury in the TBA slot, reports The Daily Record. The emotional song, which explores his battle with anxiety and Tourette's, marks another successful comeback by the singer who performed at the festival unannounced. The tune has quickly become the nation's biggest selling track of the week with 'Someone You Loved' also tipped by the Official Charts Company to re-enter the Top 20. Survive had been described by 28-year-old Lewis's team as 'a bold and brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career that ended at Glastonbury 2023 when the Pyramid Stage crowd helped carry an emotional Capaldi over the finish line.' In it, he sings, 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do.' The much-loved singer, from Whitburn, subsequently took an 'extended break' from the music business, but drew a packed crowd at Glastonbury on Friday with his surprise set. Lewis struggled after achieving global success in 2019 when his breakthrough single charted in 29 countries and remained at No1 for seven weeks. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. His debut album Divinely Inspired To A Hellish Extent and the 2023 follow up Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent also topped the charts. The worldwide success and adulation took its toll and he stayed out of the limelight before playing the Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage to one of the weekend's biggest crowds. He fought back the tears several times during the show at the Worthy Farm site and was met with a deafening roar having taken the stage. He said: 'The last three years haven't been the best for me. It's been a difficult time. This has been my f***ing goal, to get back here doing this,' adding, 'The second time's a charm. I've really really missed doing this over the last few years. As I say, it's been difficult at times to think that this maybe wouldn't ever happen again. Genuinely from the bottom of my heart, it means the f***ing world.' The festival was largely overshadowed by the war in Gaza with police investigating incidents during sets by punk duo Bob Vylan and Belfast trio Kneecap. On Sunday, Rod Stewart provided one of the highlights of the weekend when he performed in the Legends spot on the Pyramid stage, with a hit-packed set. He was yet another artist to talk politics as he told the crowd: "There has been a lot of talk recently about the Middle East, rightly so, and I want to draw your attention to Ukraine." His guests included Simply Red's Mick Hucknall, Lulu and former Faces bandmate and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood before the Sunday night headliner Olivia Rodrigo wrapped up the weekender.
Edinburgh Live
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
West Lothian's Lewis Capaldi makes courageous comeback with emotional new song
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info West Lothian singer Lewis Capaldi has made his comeback with the surprise release of a new song. The popular performer from Whitburn took an "extended break" to concentrate on his physical and mental health. He dropped the powerful and emotional new song, 'Survive', at midnight on Friday (June 27). Charting his emotional turmoil that led him to step back from making music in 2023, he references his mental health challenges, reports The Record. Lewis, 28, sings, 'How long 'til it feels, Like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel? Most nights I fear that I'm not enough. "I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up. But when hope is lost. And I come undone, I swear to God I'll survive, If it kills me to, I'm gonna get up and try, if it's the last thing I do. He then comes out swinging in a chorus full of defiance with the line, 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. 'I've still got something to give, Though it hurts sometimes, I'm gonna get up and live, Until the day that I die.' The single has been released only hours before he is expected to make a surprise return to the Glastonbury music festival. Two years ago, the singer had visibly struggled throughout his performance at Britain's biggest festival, with loyal fans helping him to finish his songs. Feverish speculation had been mounting in recent days that a comeback was in the works after mysterious billboards appeared at a station close to the Glastonbury festival, in Somerset, and in Glasgow's City Centre. The billboards teased the reveal of a secret 'TBA' Glastonbury performer and featured a taster of the lyrics from the song. A leaked snippet of the song went viral on TikTok. The song is described by Lewis's team as 'a bold and brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career that ended at Glastonbury 2023 in an extremely tough, but special unifying moment as the Pyramid Stage crowd helped carry an emotional Capaldi over the finish line.' The release bodes well for the singer who first achieved global success in 2019, with his breakthrough single Someone You Loved. The single charted in 29 countries and remained at No1 for seven weeks. His debut album Divinely Inspired To A Hellish Extent and the 2023 follow up Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent also topped the charts. But the worldwide success and adulation took its toll and Lewis, who suffers from Tourette's syndrome and anxiety, stepped back from the limelight two years ago, almost to the day. This year's Glastonbury festival will see The 1975 take to the Pyramid stage tonight (Friday). Lewis is also expected to play Glastonbury tonight. Saturday, will see Neil Young headline the festival for the second time, following his previous performance in 2009, before Olivia Rodrigo closes the Sunday bill. You can also hear Lewis's new track here
Daily Record
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lewis Capaldi releases "bold and courageous" comeback single hours before expected Glastonbury show
The much-loved singer, from Whitburn, West Lothian – who took an 'extended break' from the music business two years ago to concentrate on his physical and mental health – dropped the powerful new single at midnight. Lewis Capaldi has made his eagerly awaited comeback with the surprise release of his first new material in two years. The much-loved singer, from Whitburn, West Lothian – who took an 'extended break' from the music business to concentrate on his physical and mental health – dropped the powerful new single at midnight. The new song, called Survive, charts his emotional turmoil that led him to step back from making music in 2023. Referencing his mental health challenges of self-doubt and despair, Lewis, 28, sings, 'How long 'til it feels, Like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel? 'Most nights I fear that I'm not enough. I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up. But when hope is lost. And I come undone, I swear to God I'll survive, If it kills me to, I'm gonna get up and try, if it's the last thing I do. He then comes out swinging in a chorus full of defiance with the line, 'I swear to God I'll survive, if it kills me to, I'm gonna' get up and try, if it's the last thing I'll do. 'I've still got something to give, Though it hurts sometimes, I'm gonna get up and live, Until the day that I die.' The 'bold and courageous' single has been released just hours before an expected to make a surprise return to the Glastonbury music festival. Two years ago, the singer had visibly struggled throughout his performance at Britain's biggest festival, with loyal fans helping him to finish his songs. Feverish speculation had been mounting in recent days that a comeback was in the works after mysterious billboards appeared at a station close to the Glastonbury festival, in Somerset, and in Glasgow's City Centre. The billboards teased the reveal of a secret 'TBA' Glastonbury performer and featured a taster of the lyrics from the song. A leaked snippet of the song went viral on TikTok. The song is described by Lewis's team as 'a bold and brave new anthem that underscores a challenging period in his career that ended at Glastonbury 2023 in an extremely tough, but special unifying moment as the Pyramid Stage crowd helped carry an emotional Capaldi over the finish line.' The release bodes well for the singer who first achieved global success in 2019, with his breakthrough single Someone You Loved. The single charted in 29 countries and remained at No1 for seven weeks. A debut album Divinely Inspired To A Hellish Extent and the 2023 follow up Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent also topped the charts. But the worldwide success and adulation took its toll and Lewis, who suffers from Tourette's syndrome and anxiety, stepped back from the limelight two years ago, almost to the day. This year's Glastonbury festival will see The 1975 take to the Pyramid stage tonight (Friday). Lewis is also expected to play Glastonbury tonight. Saturday, will see Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time, following his previous performance in 2009, before Olivia Rodrigo closes the Sunday bill. The full lyrics to the new song are: How long 'til it feels Like the wounds finally starting to heal How long 'til it feels Like I'm more than a spoke in a wheel That I'm not enough I've had my share of Monday mornings when I can't get up But when hope is lost And I come undone I swear to God I'll survive If it kills me to I'm gonna get up and try If it's the last thing I do I've still got something to give Though it hurts sometimes I'm gonna get up and live Until the day that I die I swear to God I'll survive How long 'til you know That in truth you know nothing at all How far will you go To get back to the place you belong Most nights I fear That I'm not enough But I refuse to spend my best years rotting in the sun So when hope is lost And I come undone I swear to God I'll survive If it kills me to I'm gonna get up and try If it's the last thing I do I've still got something to give Though it hurts sometimes I'm gonna get up and live Until the day that I die I swear to God I'll survive I swear to God I'll Survive I swear to God I'll survive If it kills me to I'm gonna get up and try If it's the last thing I do I've still got something to give Though it hurts sometimes I'm gonna get up and live Until the day that I die You can also hear Lewis's new track here
