Lewis Capaldi is back! AND He has dropped a NEW song…

After a two‑year hiatus to focus on his mental and physical health—including grappling with Tourette’s syndrome—Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2025, completing a performance he was forced to abandon in 2023. The 28‑year‑old singer delivered a moving 35‑minute set that included beloved hits like Before You Go and Someone You Loved, and debuted his powerful new single, “Survive”. Capaldi, visibly emotional, thanked the crowd as he closed the set with Someone You Loved, calling the moment “closure, triumph, and rebirth”.

Released on June 27, 2025, “Survive” is a raw, acoustic ballad co-written with Rømans that confronts the fear, doubt, and exhaustion Capaldi faced during his time away from music. The song opens with lines like “Most nights I fear that I’m not enough,” and crescendos into a vow: “I swear to God, I’ll survive … I’m gonna get up and try, if it’s the last thing I do.” Its honesty has resonated deeply with fans and critics alike.

The track’s haunting music video contrasts scenes of Capaldi alone with acoustic guitar and candid clips from his life in the months leading up to his return, underscoring the emotional gravity of the song and its journey from isolation to performance again.

✨ Why It Feels So Important

• Artistic catharsis: The song channels Capaldi’s darkest moments into art, spinning vulnerability into something with purpose and resonance.

• Fan solidarity: The reaction to his Glastonbury set—especially from the fans who supported him when tics threatened his previous appearance in 2023—is central to the song’s emotional context.

• A new chapter: “Survive” signals a reborn Capaldi, a performer who now steps onto the stage not with pressure, but purpose.

Capaldi’s return—including speculation that “Survive” could lead a forthcoming album cycle—marks both a personal and musical milestone. Whether you’re a longtime fan or newly discovered the song, it’s hard not to feel the emotional weight and quiet power in every second. 

I personally see myself belting this song in my car on those particularly hard days life has a tendency of throwing at us. Whatever hardship you may be going through, Lewis’s comeback and song are testimony that you will make it through this too. 

Andeline Wieland