Hell hath no fury like the scorned Kelly Clarkson, at least if hits like "Since U Been Gone" prove anything. On April 14, the Grammy winner released two new singles, "mine" and "me," from her upcoming album Chemistry. It's her first (non-Christmas) album since 2017's Meaning of Life and her first since her divorce from Brandon Blackstock after more than six years of marriage Divorced Brandon Blackstock in 2020. Of course, the chemistry is certainly an emotional frenzy, with Clarkson explaining in a statement that the album "takes you down every path the chemistry may lead you down."
"Mine" and "Me" are both unapologetic, fully-fledged breakup songs, each showing Clarkson going through different stages of grieving her long-term relationship. "We decided to release 'Mine' and 'I' at the same time because I didn't want to release just one song to represent an entire album or relationship," she said. "There are a lot of stages of grief and loss on this album. Each song has a different stage and emotional state."
In "Mine," Clarkson makes clear the chaos her ex put her through and initially blamed herself for getting into the situation. "Can't believe I let you in, I can't believe I stayed," she sings in the first verse. But it didn't take long for her to reveal how she wanted him to feel in the future. "I hope one day someone can grab your heart and hold it tight," she sang in front of the choir. "Just when you think you're going to try again, they cross the line and steal your light, just like you stole mine."
However, she rose from the ashes and stood up for herself on "me," co-written with "abcdefu" hitmaker GAYLE. She even slyly paid homage to her 2015 Grammy-nominated tearjerker "Piece by Piece," which spoke of the comfort she felt from her relationship with Blackstock, but she sang "I take my broken heart Pieced Together,” twisting this hot topic. ," replacing her ex with herself. "Let go of the hand I've been holding," she continued. "When I find myself, I won't need anyone else. "
The two new songs give us a first look at "Chemistry ," which promises to capture every emotion at the beginning and end of a relationship. The 13-track album will be released on June 23 and includes some unexpected collaborations with Steve Martin and Sheila E. Clarkson. Clarkson will take a break from her Emmy-winning talk show and perform a limited Chemistry show in Las Vegas to promote the album. , starting in July.
Read the full lyrics to "mine" and "me" below, transcribed by Genius.
"Mine" Lyrics by Kelly Clarkson
You know I question your every motive and everything you say
Thinking with you that maybe my heart shouldn't be broken
I can't believe I let you in, I can't believe I stayed
As long as I stay, yes
I hope one day someone can capture your heart and hold it tight
Make you feel invincible deep down
Just when you think it's perfect, they cross the line
Steal your light like you stole mine
Come on, break my heart, it's okay (so unkind)
Eternal sunshine of the spotless soul (Oh, love is blind)
Why do I miss you tonight? (Is this all a lie?)
Someone will tell you how to use a heart
like you did to me
Now I rethink my thoughts every step I take
I have lost hope in love and everything in faith
Yes, for a dreamer, as long as I close my eyes, everything is blank
I want to thank you, yes
I hope one day someone can capture your heart and hold it tight
Make you feel invincible deep down
Just when you think you'll try again, they cross the line
Steal your light like you stole mine
Come on, break my heart, it's okay (so unkind)
Eternal sunshine of the spotless soul (Oh, love is blind)
Why do I miss you tonight? (Is this all a lie?)
Someone will tell you how to use a heart
You keep talking and it will come back, karma
Is that the truth, I'm not going to make you look bad, you're going to make you look bad, honey
Destruction, your artistic choice
Who do you think you are?
Come on, break my heart, it's okay
The spotless soul, the eternal sunshine
Why do I miss you tonight?
Someone will tell you how to use a heart
like you did to me
"I" Lyrics by Kelly Clarkson
Bury yourself in someone else's arms
Blocking certain parts of me just so casually
I think I need this to be able to take a step back
I live a life without me, I'm never allowed to do this
I have so much to live for, putting my life on hold
Honestly, I'm always pleasing someone and now I'm done
I don't need someone to hold me
I don't need anyone to love me
No one needs to pick up the pieces
I put my broken pieces back together
Let go of the pain I've been holding on to
don't need someone
when i get mine
Love you so much, use the army to pull me down
But now on the other side I remember I can fly
I told you I wanted you (I told you)
But you need me to need you (need me to need you)
Your insecurities are the death of you and me (oh)
Too many times you question what my intentions are (oh yeah)
I never gave you a reason, you are the one with the secret
I don't need someone to hold me (oh no)
Don't need anyone to love me (oh yeah)
No one needs to pick up the pieces (pick up the pieces)
I put my broken pieces back together
Let go of the pain I've been suppressing
Don't need someone (No need, I don't need)
When I get mine ( When I get mine, When I get mine, When I get mine )
When I get mine ( When I get mine, When I get mine, When I get mine )
Yeah yeah, when I get mine
I bet you feel the lack of my love every night (oh, oh)
No one else but you is the reason I say goodbye
Because I don’t need others to scold me
No need to hurt my people
Don't need someone feeling weak standing next to me
I put my broken pieces back together
Let go of your hand that I've been holding (let go)
don't need someone
When I get mine ( When I get mine, When I get mine, When I get mine )
When I get mine ( When I get mine, When I get mine, When I get mine )
