Kelly Clarkson, me | Track Review 🎵

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**Grammy-winning pop superstar Kelly Clarkson shines on “me,” the liberated second single from her tenth album, chemistry.**

“Buried myself into somebody else / Shout out some parts of me, did it so casually.” Oh, snap ! Kelly Clarkson is being honest, open, and incredibly vulnerable on “me”. “Me” marks the second single from chemistry, the tenth studio album by the Grammy-winning, pop superstar. Clarkson penned “me” with GAYLE and Josh Ronen, while Jason Halbert and Jesse Shatkin produce. The resulting single is a nice follow-up to Clarkson’s first single from chemistry, “mine”.

Like “mine” that precedes it, “me” begins abruptly. Clarkson sings with a warm, reflective tone. The palette of sounds supporting her initially are sweet: synths and keys. There is a great build-up – percolation – to the powerful, liberated chorus.

“I don’t need somebody to hold me

Don’t need somebody to love me

Don’t need somebody to pick these pieces up

I put together my broken

Let go of the pain I’ve been holdin’

Don’t need to need somebody

When I got me.”

Such empowerment and freedom! She doesn’t need a man! Additionally, in the chorus, there is nice use of choral backing vocals accentuating Clarkson’s emotional lead. The second verse adds a beat and has a more traditional sound. Notably, there are impressive ad-libs during the second verse, reflecting Clarkson’s feelings. As for the second chorus, it is absolutely stunning – Kelly at her best. Likewise, the bridge – “I bet you feel the absence of my love every night / There’s no one else, you are the reason I said goodbye” – is sweet too. Shout out the vocal range that Clarkson flaunts, like the queen that she is !

Final Thoughts

Bitmoji Image Kelly Clarkson remains the real deal. “Me” marks another fine showing released in advance of chemistry. Why is the record a success? Marvelous vocals, authentic songwriting and theme, and picturesque production. “Me” is beautiful.